Traction Power Engineer
Core
Design and analyze traction power systems (AC/DC) for electrified railways, including third rail and overhead catenary, preparing design drawings, specifications, and technical studies.
Role type
Senior IC Traction Power Engineer
Builds
Traction power substations, distribution systems, and related infrastructure for transit and railroad projects
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Electrical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Load flow study analysis, protective relay settings and coordination, grounding design, harmonic and power flow analysis, voltage drop calculations, arc flash studies, substation equipment selection, AREMA standards, IEEE standards, AC/DC high and low voltage systems, SCADA systems, construction cost estimation, technical report writing
Preferred skills
Train performance simulations, short circuit calculations, EMF/EMI studies, BIM clash detection, AutoCAD, OpenRoads/OpenRail, business development presentations
Technologies
SCADA, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, OpenRail
Responsibilities
Guide drafters and less experienced engineers on design documentation; Perform protective relay settings and coordination studies; Recommend actions for compliance with client and federal regulations; Develop systemwide duct bank drawings and assist with BIM clash detection; Provide value engineering on traction power systems; Perform technical reviews of team members' designs; Interface with other technical disciplines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership