Electrical Engineer - Traction Power

Traction Power Engineer

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a Traction Power Engineer to support infrastructure projects in the rail and transit industry, and in particular, projects related to traction power and electrical system design.

The selected candidate will assist in the design for traction power substation enclosures, site plans duct banks and ground grids for mass transit applications, including commuter rail, high-capacity mass transit and light rail. This work would include creating and modifying specifications as well as creating substation plan and profile drawings, single line diagrams, schematics and conduit and wire schedules.

Many assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications using mainly Microstation with 3D modeling. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Functioning as a discipline engineer on medium to large projects.
• Assisting in technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Ensuring compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Preparing material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions.
• Developing operation and maintenance plans.
• Conducting surveys, studies, and site investigations.
• Maintaining affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.

Education/experience required:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Engineer in Training, with intent to obtain Professional Engineer License.

Desired skills:

• Experience in DC Traction Power design and the design of transformer substations.
• Experience in review of shop drawings and design submittals by contractors and consultants.
• Familiarity with testing procedures for electrical equipment and cables.
• Willingness and ability to perform inspections of electrical systems.

Skills/competencies:

• Potential to perform in an assistant capacity, excellent written, oral communications and presentation skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, decision making and human relations skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently.

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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