Rail Transit Electrification Engineer

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension plans

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in New York is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and review complex rail-transit electrification projects, including repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of power facilities. This role provides technical leadership to support collaboration across departments and to guide electrification programs.

You will oversee development of electrical standards, perform field inspections, review outside designs, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure conformance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years experience in railroad electric traction systems.
• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CAD software.
• Experience with field inspections and design reviews.
• Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

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.

Skills

Rail traction systems

Substation design

Protection relays

High-voltage equipment

AutoCAD

Bentley/MicroStation

REVIT

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Procore

Field inspections

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD design software

Bentley/MicroStation

REVIT

SolidWorks

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in New York is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and review complex rail-transit electrification projects, including repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of power facilities. This role provides technical leadership to support collaboration across departments and to guide electrification programs.

You will oversee development of electrical standards, perform field inspections, review outside designs, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure conformance with