AECOM · 2 days ago
Traction Power Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Traction Power Engineer to prepare design documents and specifications for traction power systems in electrified railways, as well as serve as a technical leader within the team.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Guide drafters/designers and less experienced engineers to prepare but not limited to single-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
Perform protective relay settings and coordination studies
Perform grounding design, load flow, harmonic, power flow, voltage drop, protective relay settings and coordination and arc flash studies using specialized software
Recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance with all client, local, state, and federal regulations including AREMA railway standards, the National Electric Code (NFPA 70), the National Electric Safety Code (IEEE C2), and other applicable US standards
Develop systemwide duct bank 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
Perform technical reviews of other team members’ designs
Interface with other technical disciplines such as communications systems, overhead catenary/3rd rail, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, track and civil
Work with Senior Traction Power Engineers
Design with constructability in mind throughout all steps of the design process
Qualification
Required
BA/BS plus 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience with traction power AC and DC High and Low Voltage systems including relaying, rectifier, distribution, and SCADA equipment
Extensive experience in the execution and task leadership for design calculations, plans development, specifications, and technical report writing
Experience and knowledge of AREMA and IEEE standards for Traction Power design
Experience working on large transit/railroad projects with Substations, 3rd rail and/or Overhead Contact distribution systems
Preferred
15+ years of experience in Electrical/Traction Power design and construction of engineering projects
Professional Engineering License
Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrack, MBTA
Experience in design/build and other alternative delivery project
Familiar with AutoCAD and OpenRoads/OpenRail
Experience writing technical papers and technical presentations
Experience with technical studies for traction power systems, including train performance simulations AC and DC load flow simulations, short circuit calculations, EMF/EMI studies
Leadership positions held on professional societies or technical committees
Experience in providing technical training
Experience in writing project proposals and delivery of oral presentations for purpose of business development
Experience with MBTA, CTDOT, Amtrak and Metro North
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
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