Senior Traction Power Engineer – Seattle, WA

RailBays; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to join the North American Infrastructure group in Seattle, WA. The role demands 15–25 years of experience in traction power design for substations, switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls. Lead a team and deliver comprehensive design packages with strong communication skills.

The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S. or M.S.), a PE license or EIT advantageous, and familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and local codes.

Qualifications

• 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and NEC/local codes.
• PE license or EIT is a plus.

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, 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 RFIs from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
• Manage traction power projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Load flow simulations

Power systems analysis

Protective relaying

Medium voltage switchgear

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NFPA 70 knowledge

Job description

Required Experience 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 substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls

Job Category Power & Electrification

Posted 31 Oct 2026

Full Job Description

Hatchis currently seeking a highly motivatedSenior Traction Power Engineerto join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systemsteam in theSeattle, WA location.

In this role the ideal candidate isa results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• 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, 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

You bring to the role:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design, includingthe design of 600 to 1500 Volt dc rail transit traction power substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is requiredand thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) andlocal 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

The following skills/experience is a plus:

• 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

Source

Original vacancy published byHatch. Please refer to the official employerwebsite for current information.