Senior Traction Power Engineer - Rail Systems Design Lead

Hatch Ltd.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Ambler, PA is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to lead a team of electrical engineers in the design of traction power systems for rail projects.

The role focuses on substations, feeder sizing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, code-compliant solutions. The ideal candidate has 15–25 years of DC traction power experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15–25 years of experience with DC traction power systems design.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and NEC; local codes preferred.

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.

Skills

Traction power design

Load flow simulations

Power systems analysis

Team leadership

NFPA 70 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis tools

Job description

Hatch Ltd. in Ambler, PA is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to lead a team of electrical engineers in the design of traction power systems for rail projects.

The role focuses on substations, feeder sizing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, code-compliant solutions. The ideal candidate has 15–25 years of DC traction power experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects across multiple sites.