Electrical Engineer - Railway & Transit Systems

Systra; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SYSTRA USA is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to contribute to the Train Control Modernization program in the Oakland Bay Area. On-site involvement at client facilities is required, with responsibilities spanning design, calculations, bid documentation, and field verification.

Requires a BSEE with 10+ years of experience, NEC proficiency, and a California PE license. Prior Bay Area transit experience and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation are a plus.

Qualifications

• BSEE from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• California PE license.
• Experience with NEC and applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical specifications and designs for commercial electric power systems per NEC and standards.
• Develop construction bid documents.
• Perform electrical power and lighting calculations and CAD drawings.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, and site inspections.
• Manage project scope, schedule and budget across multiple projects.
• Verify testing and commissioning activities in the field.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Company

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

SYSTRA is looking for a seasoned Electrical Engineer to contribute to our ongoing Train Control Modernization program with our client in the Oakland area. Position requires working on-site in the various client facilities in the Oakland / San Francisco Bay area.

Missions/Main Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical specifications and functional designs for commercial electric power systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable industry standards.
• Apply advanced design principles to prepare deliverables for the selection and installation of power distribution equipment, grounding, lighting, control systems, and equipment for both new builds and renovations.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and deliver effective, efficient solutions under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Develop comprehensive electrical construction bid documents.
• Perform electrical power and lighting calculations.
• Oversee construction-related administration, including submittal reviews and RFI responses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable regional and national electrical codes and standards.
• Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including AutoCAD and MicroStation, to develop technical drawings.
• Manage project lifecycles, including scope defining, scheduling, budget tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities in the field.
• Actively maintain technical proficiency and design expertise in traction power equipment.
• Conduct site investigations and walkdowns safely in high-voltage substations and along electrified railway rights-of-way.

Profile/Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with electrical distribution modeling software, such as ETAP or SKM.
• California Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Understanding of utility system operations and distribution design.
• LEED accredited professional.
• Direct experience working with on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrified railway or transit systems.

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $142,500 - $155,800, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Workplace Type

On-site