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Mott MacDonald · 1 day ago

Senior Specialist Traction Power

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Specialist in Traction Power to manage the technical delivery of traction electrification systems. The role involves overseeing design, construction, and testing phases, ensuring compliance and quality, while fostering strong relationships with contractors and clients.

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Responsibilities

Manage the technical delivery aspects of Traction Power and overhead contact system design (traction electrification systems), from concept engineering through final design and to design support during construction

Manage and oversee the delivery of Traction Power-related construction contracts, including traction power-specific and overhead contact systems delivery

Oversee and lead the review of Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals for technical appropriateness, compliance with Owner’s requirements, constructability and maintainability

Provide expert assistance to Contractors during the installation phase, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of traction electrification system installation

Provide expert assistance to Contractors and Owners in the optimization of traction electrification system performance during the testing and operational phases

Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of traction electrification systems, recording specification compliance, non-conformances and deviations

Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for traction electrification systems projects involving the delivery of new and upgrade of existing network communications systems

Provide technical leadership through excellent example

Demonstrate innovation, collaboration and decisive action, particularly in terms of the relationships between Owner, Consultants (including Mott MacDonald), Designers, and Contractors

Lead teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance and development of positive client relationships

Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Directors in the Owner’s organization and the Construction Contractor’s organization

Provide timely, accurate, comprehensive, and concise reporting to the Owner’s and Mott MacDonald’s teams

Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems

Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation

Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, manufacturing, installation and/or testing and commissioning project phases

Qualification

Traction Power SystemsOverhead Contact SystemsElectrical EngineeringLoad Flow AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementTechnical LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Eight (8) years of experience as Senior Traction Power Specialist, or related occupation involving experience in railway traction electrification systems engineering

Five (5) years in management and oversight of design, construction, testing, and commissioning of traction power systems in a transit environment

Five (5) years working with traction power modelling software, including load flow analysis

Five (5) years in design and construction of overhead contact systems for transit applications

Technical expertise in design, manufacturing, installation, or commissioning of traction power substations in AC and DC environments

Managing client requirements relationships including technical, schedule and budget aspects in project delivery

Benefits

401k

Medical

Dental

And vision insurance

STD/LTD disability

Holiday

Personal time off (PTO)

Parental leave

And company-paid life insurance

Company

Mott MacDonald

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Mott MacDonald focuses on digital innovation, transforming, engineering, management and development.

Founded in 1866

Tirana, Tirane, ALB

10001+ employees

https://www.mottmac.com/hungary

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