Senior Traction Power Engineer

Garg Consulting Services, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Signing bonus

401K match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to design electrical systems for major transportation projects. This full-time role requires 10 years of electrical design experience and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and will prepare detailed technical documentation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $200,000, along with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Join a dynamic team in an established firm committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Electrical Design Experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, UL).
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and components in compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure designs meet project goals.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

OpenBuildingDesigner

OpenRoadDesigner

Job description

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING: SENIOR TRACTION POWER ENGINEER

Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer with experience designing commercial and industrial electrical systems. This is an in-office position in Rocky Hill, CT or Princeton, N.J. Founded in 1990, Garg is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in railroad and transit projects. Headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT with an office in Princeton, NJ, Garg currently employs over 90 employees, mainly working on federal and state projects including some of the most high-profile transportation projects in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Why Join Garg

• Competitive salary and benefits, including signing bonus and 401K match
• Collaborate on some of the largest transportation projects in the Northeast
• Direct lines of communication with owner and upper management
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee bonus program

SENIOR TRACTION POWER ENGINEER

We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Traction Power Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Engineer will be responsible for performing electrical engineering design, performing quality control, ensuring compliance with applicable State, Local and Federal codes and standards, and contributing to the implementation of electrical systems for various multi-million dollars projects. The Engineer will report to the Design Manager and closely collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure the delivery of successful electrical design projects. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in developing electrical projects using various CAD software to create electrical one-line diagrams, wiring control schematics, power and lighting layouts, cable and conduits layouts, electrical power panel schedules, grounding and bonding system, electrical details, fire alarm system and low-voltage system for the commercial building or transportation projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging assignments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and advance your career in electrical engineering.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and components in compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed electrical scopes of work and manhour proposals.
• Responsible for overall electrical technical content of a project using engineering skills for ensuring safety and technical accuracy.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Identify and select electrical equipment according to the client's technical specifications. Design electrical equipment coordinating with appropriate manufacturer.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and analysis to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Prepared detailed reports, opinions, and recommendations ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and construction schedules using nationally recognized resources.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure designs meet project goals and client expectations.
• Deliver and execute projects on time and within budget accordance with client's requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, provide technical expertise, and support construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide design services during project construction, which includes reviewing project submittals, technical documents, preparing design documents, responding to contractor's request for information (RFIs).
• Attend factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) as per project requirement.
• Meet with project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues and tasks.
• Perform coordination with various electrical utility companies throughout the project duration.
• Review other project teams design projects.
• Effectively communication and present to project team members, management and client.
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer license (PE) required
• Working knowledge and experience with facility power distribution, substations and switchgear, power distribution including cable and conduit routing, electrical panel boards, motor control centers, lighting, grounding, and low voltage systems.
• 10 years of Electrical Design Experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, UL)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and a team player
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, OpenBuildingDesigner, OpenRoadDesigner
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Attractive salary and excellent benefits package, with opportunity for advancement and bonuses.

Garg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and capabilities, and are made in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Garg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Employment opportunities at Garg are open to all qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Electrical design: 10 years (Required)

Final candidates are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These screenings may include employment and education verification, reference checks, and a criminal history check as allowed by law.

All screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all required checks.