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AECOM · 3 months ago

Senior Traction Power Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to join their Transit Systems Practice, focusing on designing traction power systems for electrified railways and leading project work with major transit agencies.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Technical competence in all elements of transit traction power engineering

Ability to perform project work as well as serve as a technical leader

Ability to prepare and guide drafters/designers and less experienced engineers to prepare One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, emergency trip, grounding and lighting, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling, test plans, field tests, reports, analysis, and technical studies for traction power systems

Ability to perform grounding design, load flow, harmonic, power flow, voltage drop, protective relay settings and coordination and arc flash studies using specialized software

Ability to recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with all clients, local, state, and federal regulations including AREMA railway standards, the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), the National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE C2), and other applicable US and global standards

Ability to develop systemwide ductbank drawings by working in close coordination with respective system disciplines. Assist and provide working information to CAD for BIM clash detection

Provide value engineering on traction power systems related issues saving costs and schedule

Manage technical requirements from start to finish using IBM Doors or other requirements management software

Produce conceptual design, prelim design, final design, Issued for Construction drawing and document packages

Perform technical review of other team members’ designs

Generate design reports and resolve interdisciplinary comments for all phases of system design

Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle

Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports

Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection

Interface with other technical disciplines such as Communication systems, Overhead catenary/3rd rail, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Trackwork, Civil and others; including coordination and design of Systems interfaces, both physical and functional

Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Lead technical interactions with clients, operators, and other major stakeholders

Manage and lead Systems vendors until final delivery. Manage and deliver technical training of client staff. Support the authoring of project plan documents. Support cost estimates, project schedules and budgets

Participate in project pursuit efforts

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior personnel as part of team development

Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to all AECOM, partner, and client office locations, including project offices, if applicable

Ability to perform site investigations and walk-downs in high-voltage substations and along electrified railroads

Qualification

Traction Power EngineeringElectrical EngineeringDesign CalculationsCalifornia Professional Engineer LicenseLoad Flow SimulationsTechnical Report WritingLeadership SkillsMentorshipCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Technical competence in all elements of transit traction power engineering

Ability to perform project work as well as serve as a technical leader

Ability to perform grounding design, load flow, harmonic, power flow, voltage drop, protective relay settings and coordination and arc flash studies using specialized software

Ability to develop systemwide ductbank drawings by working in close coordination with respective system disciplines

Provide value engineering on traction power systems related issues saving costs and schedule

Manage technical requirements from start to finish using IBM Doors or other requirements management software

Produce conceptual design, prelim design, final design, Issued for Construction drawing and document packages

Perform technical review of other team members' designs

Generate design reports and resolve interdisciplinary comments for all phases of system design

Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle

Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports

Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection

Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

Lead technical interactions with clients, operators, and other major stakeholders

Manage and lead Systems vendors until final delivery

Manage and deliver technical training of client staff

Support the authoring of project plan documents

Support cost estimates, project schedules and budgets

Participate in project pursuit efforts

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior personnel as part of team development

Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to all AECOM, partner, and client office locations, including project offices, if applicable

Ability to perform site investigations and walk-downs in high-voltage substations and along electrified railroads

Preferred

Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

California Professional Engineer License is preferred

Traction Power design experience with 750 V dc third rail and overhead; 12 kV ac, 25 Hz, 2 x 12.5 kV ac, 60 Hz, 2 x 25 kV, 60 Hz

Extensive experience in the execution and task leadership for design calculations plans development, specifications, and technical report writing

Demonstrated ability to design with constructability in mind throughout all steps of the design process

Experience in design/build and other alternative delivery projects

Experience in writing of technical papers and technical presentations

Experience technical studies for traction power systems, including train performance simulations, ac and dc load flow simulations, short circuit calculations, EMI/EMC studies

Leadership positions held on professional societies or technical committees