Senior Traction Power Engineer

David Evans and Associates; California (MO); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

David Evans and Associates is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to lead a team delivering traction power design for rail transit projects. The role focuses on substations, overhead systems, and system integration, with attention to safety, reliability, and code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in traction power design for North American transit, a PE license, and strong leadership skills to guide engineers and designers in producing construction document packages and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Project Management experience
• 10–15 years of experience with 600, 750 and 1500Vdc traction power substation design
• Professional Engineer’s license is required
• Experience with North American transit industry is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of traction power engineers and electrical designers to develop traction power construction document packages.
• Design traction power substations, one-line diagram, protective relay schematics, equipment layout, site plans, feeder cables, duct bank and conduit layouts, and grounding systems.
• Coordinate with other systems engineers for systems integration.
• Coordinate with electric utility companies to design the medium AC voltage power feeds to the traction power substations.
• Perform traction engineering studies including short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Develop specifications and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and requests for information (RFI) from vendors & contractors.
• Provide testing and commissioning support.

Skills

Project Management experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer, ideally on the West Coast, but the location is flexible.

The Senior Traction Power Engineer will support the continued growth of our Rail Transit Systems practice. This role will lead and perform preliminary and detailed engineering design for traction power systems supporting people mover, light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant rail electrification infrastructure, including substations, third rail, and overhead contact systems.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a group of traction power engineers and electrical designers to develop traction power construction document packages.
• Design traction power substations, one-line diagram, protective relay schematics, equipment layout, site plans, feeder cables, duct bank and conduit layouts, and grounding systems.
• Coordinate with other systems engineers for systems integration.
• Coordinate with electric utility companies to design the medium AC voltage power feeds to the traction power substations.
• Perform traction engineering studies including short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Develop specifications and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and requests for information (RFI) from vendors & contractors.
• Provide testing and commissioning support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Project Management experience
• 10 to 15 years of experience with 600, 750 and 1500Vdc traction power substation design
• Professional Engineer's license is required.
• Experience with North American transit industry is highly desirable.