Lead Traction Power Engineer

TYLin; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, disability and life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Paid time off

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure consulting firm, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer (Traction Power) to lead complex Rail + Transit projects in the US. The role emphasizes technical leadership, design of TPSS, traction substation systems, and coordination with civil, track, signals, and utility stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in traction power, a PE license, and experience with heavy/urban rail systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in traction power and rail electrification design.
• PE license preferred; reciprocity or ability to obtain.
• Strong understanding of DC traction power and AC interconnections.
• Experience with heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, or streetcar systems.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor engineers and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead traction power system design including TPSS and substations.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop studies.
• Develop specs, drawings, calculations, QA/QC reviews.
• Act as Engineer of Record where applicable.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and agencies.
• Support proposals and technical pursuits for regional transit.

Skills

Traction power domain knowledge

Leadership / mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer (Traction Power) to support and lead complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects across the nation serving several R+T agencies.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead the design of traction power systems, including:
• Traction power substations (TPSS)
• Rectifier and transformer systems
• DC switchgear and AC distribution
• Overhead catenary system (OCS) power interfaces
• Third rail power systems
• Negative return, stray current mitigation, and grounding/bonding systems
• Perform and oversee load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, harmonic, and coordination studies.
• Develop design criteria, technical specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure QA/QC compliance.

Project Delivery

• Serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable).
• Coordinate with civil, structural, track, signals, and systems disciplines.
• Interface with utility companies and transit agency stakeholders.
• Support construction services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field inspections.

Client & Business Development Support

• Support proposals and technical pursuits for regional transit agencies.
• Participate in client meetings and technical presentations.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the Rail + Transit practice in the Mid-Atlantic.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; ability to obtain reciprocity required).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in traction power and rail electrification design.
• Demonstrated experience with heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, or streetcar systems.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• DC traction power systems (600V–1500V DC typical ranges)
• AC utility interconnections (e.g., 13.2kV, 25kV, 34.5kV systems)
• Protective relaying and coordination
• Grounding and bonding for rail systems
• Familiarity with rail and transit agencies.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system modeling software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We’re Looking For

• A technically rigorous engineer who can operate as a subject matter expert in traction power.
• A collaborative leader who can mentor junior engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• A professional who understands the complexity of public infrastructure delivery and stakeholder coordination in dense urban environments.
• Someone motivated to help expand TYLin’s Rail + Transit presence in the market.

Why TYLin?

TYLin is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm known for delivering technically complex, high-impact transportation projects. Our Rail + Transit team is engaged in transformative projects that improve mobility, resilience, and sustainability across North America.

This is an opportunity to play a key technical role in shaping the next generation of electrified transit systems in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$117,600 - $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.