Senior Specialist Traction Power

Mott MacDonald; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 149,853 - 183,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

STD/LTD disability

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Seattle seeks a Senior Specialist in Traction Power to manage the technical delivery of traction electrification systems. Applicants must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least eight years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing construction contracts and providing expertise during installation and testing phases. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in traction power systems engineering.
• Five years in management and oversight of traction power system projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery of Traction Power and overhead contact system design.
• Oversee construction contracts and ensure compliance.
• Provide expert assistance during installation and testing phases.

Skills

Management of traction power systems

Load flow analysis

Design of overhead contact systems

Understanding of AC and DC environments

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Title: Senior Specialist – Traction Power

Location: 1601 5th Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101

Duties: Manage the technical delivery aspects of Traction Power and overhead contact system design (traction electrification systems), from concept engineering through final design and to design support during construction. Manage and oversee the delivery of Traction Power-related construction contracts, including traction power-specific and overhead contact systems delivery. Oversee and lead the review of Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals for technical appropriateness, compliance with Owner’s requirements, constructability and maintainability. Provide expert assistance to Contractors during the installation phase, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of traction electrification system installation. Provide expert assistance to Contractors and Owners in the optimization of traction electrification system performance during the testing and operational phases. Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of traction electrification systems, recording specification compliance, non-conformances and deviations. Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for traction electrification systems projects involving the delivery of new and upgrade of existing network communications systems. Provide technical leadership through excellent example. Demonstrate innovation, collaboration and decisive action, particularly in terms of the relationships between Owner, Consultants (including Mott MacDonald), Designers, and Contractors. Lead teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance and development of positive client relationships. Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Directors in the Owner’s organization and the Construction Contractor’s organization. Provide timely, accurate, comprehensive, and concise reporting to the Owner’s and Mott MacDonald’s teams. Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems. Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation. Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, manufacturing, installation and/or testing and commissioning project phases.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus eight (8) years of experience as Senior Traction Power Specialist, or related occupation involving experience in railway traction electrification systems engineering.

Experience may be gained concurrently and must include five (5) years in each of the following:

• Management and oversight of design, construction, testing, and commissioning of traction power systems in a transit environment
• Working with traction power modelling software, including load flow analysis
• Design and construction of overhead contact systems for transit applications
• Technical expertise in design, manufacturing, installation, or commissioning of traction power substations in AC and DC environments
• Managing client requirements relationships including technical, schedule and budget aspects in project delivery.

Benefits and Salary: Salary: $166,504.00 /year. Benefits: 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, personal time off (PTO), parental leave, and company-paid life insurance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.