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Traction Power Project Engineer

Newark, DE, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and analysis of DC or AC traction power systems for railways, light rail transit (LRT), and electrified transportation networks.

Role type

Traction Power Project Engineer

Builds

Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for transit infrastructure.

Domain

Transportation infrastructure / Electrical power systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrical power systems design, circuit analysis, AC/DC power concepts, power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM), technical drawing interpretation, field inspection, testing and commissioning, compliance with industry standards (NESC, IEEE)

Preferred skills

Traction Power Load Flow Simulation Software (Train, ETRAX, Openpowernet), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite

Technologies

ETAP, SKM Power Tools, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Train, ETRAX, Openpowernet

Responsibilities

Assist in design of traction power distribution systems (substations, OCS, third rail), perform voltage drop and current flow calculations, conduct field inspections, support testing and commissioning, prepare as-built drawings, ensure code compliance

Seniority

Mid-level IC (4+ years experience required)

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