Senior Traction Power Engineer — Rail Systems Lead

Hatch; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to join the North American Infrastructure group in the Rail Systems team. Location is Seattle preferred, with eligibility for Vancouver in some cases.

You will lead a team to design traction power systems and support projects across the Seattle area and Canada, fostering innovation and safe, sustainable infrastructure. The role requires 15–25 years in traction power, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15–25 years of experience with DC traction power design.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70; NEC and local codes.
• PE license or EIT is an advantage.
• North American transit experience desirable.

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 layouts, grounding systems, and control circuits.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration.
• Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports.
• Develop specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
• Review submittals and RFIs from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
• Management of traction power projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Traction power design

Load flow analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power systems software

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to join the North American Infrastructure group in the Rail Systems team. Location is Seattle preferred, with eligibility for Vancouver in some cases.

You will lead a team to design traction power systems and support projects across the Seattle area and Canada, fostering innovation and safe, sustainable infrastructure. The role requires 15–25 years in traction power, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70.