Parsons Corporation · 2 months ago
Principal Electrical Engineer - Traction Power
US - CA, Oakland
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $177K/yr
10+ years expParsons Corporation is a leader in infrastructure projects in the rail and transit industry, seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer specialized in traction power and electrical system design. The role involves leading design efforts for traction power substations and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
May function as discipline Engineer on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group
Assist in technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses
Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract
Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities
Develops operation and maintenance plans; develops standard operating procedures; prepares O & M manuals and may conduct on-site training of personnel
Develop substation site plans along with ductbank and cable plans
Conducts surveys, studies, and site investigations
Confers with power company personnel and power consumers and suggests methods to eliminate sources of power leakage
Maintains affiliation with professional societies including NACE International, ASTM, AWWA, IEEE, APTA and others to keep abreast of current technologies. Understanding of related standards, practices and guidelines is required
Recommends and prepares technical papers
Qualification
Required
4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) required
Minimum 10-15 years of related work experience
Engineer in Training, with intent to obtain Professional Engineer License
Professional Engineer License
Preferred
The electrical engineer shall be experienced in DC Traction Power design and the design of transformer substations Medium to Low voltage, Low Voltage (480V) Motor Control Centers and Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
Possible experience in AC Traction Power design
Experience in the EV field would be a bonus but not required
The electrical engineer shall be experienced in review of shop drawings and design submittals by contractors and consultants
The electrical engineer shall be familiar with testing procedures for electrical equipment and cables
The electrical engineer shall be willing and able to perform inspections of electrical systems in aerial structures, building, above and underground Passenger stations and underground structures
Each candidate considered shall have the physical ability to access any structure type and perform a hand-on inspection if required
Potential to perform in an assistant capacity, excellent written, oral communications and presentation skills
Candidate must demonstrate good analytical, problem-solving, decision making and human relations skills
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and also independently
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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