Rail Electrical Technician: SCADA & Traction Power

King County, WA; Washington; On-site; USD 119,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain software for traction power control, SCADA, PLCs, and real-time systems across Light Rail projects. You’ll integrate software with substations and overhead systems, translate specs, run test plans, and provide field support.

Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation as we expand the Link Light Rail network in the Puget Sound region, ensuring reliable operations and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Rail Electrical Worker.
• Experience in software deployment, preferably for traction electrification systems, railway systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with SCADA systems, real-time control systems, or embedded software development.
• Proficiency in debugging real-time and embedded software.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or ladder logic for PLCs.
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain software for traction power control systems, including SCADA, PLC programming, and real-time monitoring applications.
• Integrate software with traction electrification hardware, such as substations and overhead catenary systems.
• Work with electrical engineers and stakeholders to translate technical specifications into functional software solutions.
• Execute test plans, including simulation-based testing and field validation, to ensure software reliability.
• Provide technical support for deployed systems, diagnose software and system issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including software specifications and system architecture diagrams.
• Enhance software performance to improve energy efficiency and system reliability.
• Ensure software adheres to railway industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Ladder logic

SCADA

Embedded software

Real-time debugging

Systems integration

Tools

PLC programming

Embedded debugging tools

Real-time control

Job description

King County Metro Rail Division seeks a Rail Electrical Worker Programmer to test and maintain software for traction power control, SCADA, PLCs, and real-time systems across Light Rail projects. You’ll integrate software with substations and overhead systems, translate specs, run test plans, and provide field support.

Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation as we expand the Link Light Rail network in the Puget Sound region, ensuring reliable operations and energy efficiency.