RailWorks Corporation ยท 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expRailWorks Corporation is a leading specialty electrical contractor for transit rail systems in the United States, with a legacy of excellence in delivering complex projects. The Electrical Engineer will prepare and review designs for rail-transit electrification, ensuring compliance and providing technical expertise to support interdepartmental collaboration and project execution.
ConstructionInfrastructureRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Prepare and review designs for advanced rail-transit electrification projects
Evaluate engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for accuracy and compliance
Provide technical expertise to internal departments and construction personnel
Conduct field inspections to support engineering decisions and ensure constructability
Assist in the development and implementation of updated electrical standards
Track and report on project status, including budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling
Perform field audits to ensure compliance with established engineering practices and policies
Perform detailed engineering design reviews and quality assurance on assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience/education)
5+ years of experience in railroad electric traction systems, including substation design, frequency converters, protection relays, and high-voltage circuit breakers and transformers
Skilled in the design, operation, and maintenance of traction power or utility substations
Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related equipment
Proficient in reading, interpreting, and producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for substation protection and control systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD design software
Familiar with CAD software such as Bentley/MicroStation, REVIT, SolidWorks, or similar platforms
Experience with logic programming (e.g., PLCs and microprocessor relays)
Familiarity with project management and design workflow tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
Ability to perform and direct troubleshooting of substation equipment and control systems
Strong technical writing ability for reports, documentation, and design records
Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak, MBTA, and knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC
Familiar with design-build projects
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
Physically able to navigate construction sites (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)
Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
Preferred
Amtrak Track Training
CSX Track Training
MTA Track Training
OSHA 30
Benefits
Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
Company
RailWorks Corporation
RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-30Acquired
1998-07-30IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Cummings
VP CIO
Jason Lauffer
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
Progressive Railroading
2023-12-25
Railway Age
2023-12-25
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