Senior Traction Power Engineer

Hatch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Health Insurance

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer based in Chicago, IL. This full-time position requires leading a team of junior engineers to design traction power systems and substations while coordinating with other engineers for systems integration.

With 15 to 25 years of experience in traction power design, candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Benefits include health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and the National Electrical Code.
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of junior electrical engineers.
• Design traction power substations and control circuits.
• Coordinate with engineers for systems integration.

Skills

DC Traction Power System Design

Load Flow Simulations

Power Systems Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Load Flow Simulation Software

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Job description

Senior Traction Power Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL, United States (Other possible locations: Brooklyn, NY; Newark, NJ; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Ambler, PA)

Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management

Job Type: Full-time, On-site 5 days a week

Reports to: VP, Rail Systems Engineering

Compensation: $150,000 - $202,000 (variable by education, experience, skillset, location)

Number of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of junior electrical engineers to develop traction power design packages
• Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design
• Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports
• Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates
• Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients
• Management of traction power projects

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 Volt dc rail transit traction power substants, AC and DC switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage
• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable
• Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements

Plus Skills / Experience

• Load flow simulation software
• Knowledge of power systems analysis
• Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of traction power equipment
• Experience in protective relaying
• Experience in medium voltage switchgear application-design and specification
• Knowledge of railway overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems
• Project management experience
• Management experience

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

We offer a generous benefits package including Health Insurance (available the first day of full-time employment), Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Income Protection Benefits.

We do not guarantee a specific start date; all hires are subject to background checks and reference checks. This position is open for applications until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We will comply with applicable local legislation.