Traction Power Engineer

AECOM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Traction Power Engineer for their New England Transit Group in Boston, MA. The position requires expertise in third rail systems and load flow studies. Responsibilities include preparing design specifications, serving as a technical leader, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a BA/BS and 6 years of experience, along with a Professional Engineering License. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits and compensation ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with traction power AC and DC high and low voltage systems.
• Extensive experience in design calculations and plans development.

Responsibilities

• Guide drafters and designers in creating technical drawings.
• Perform protective relay settings and coordination studies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of third rail systems

Load flow study experience

Design calculations

Technical report writing

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads/OpenRail

Job description

Job Description

Traction Power Engineer at AECOM’s New England Transit Group. The role requires knowledge of third rail systems and load flow study experience.

Primary responsibilities include preparing design drawings, documents, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies associated with traction power systems for electrified railways AC and DC, and serving as a technical leader.

Responsibilities

• Guide drafters, designers and less experienced engineers to prepare single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, emergency trip, grounding and lighting, substation equipment selection, specifications, proposal development, cost estimates, scheduling, test plans, field tests, reports, analysis and technical studies.
• Perform protective relay settings and coordination studies.
• Perform grounding design, load flow, harmonic, power flow, voltage drop, protective relay settings and coordination, and arc flash studies using specialized software.
• Recommend actions to ensure compliance with client, local, state, and federal regulations including AREMA, NFPA 70, IEEE C2, and other applicable US standards.
• Develop systemwide duct bank drawings in coordination with system disciplines and assist CAD for BIM clash detection.
• Provide value engineering on traction power systems.
• Perform technical reviews of other team members’ designs.
• Interface with other technical disciplines such as communications systems, overhead catenary/3rd rail, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, track, and civil.
• Work with Senior Traction Power Engineers.
• Design with constructability in mind throughout all steps.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 6 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Experience with traction power AC and DC high and low voltage systems including relaying, rectifier, distribution and SCADA equipment.
• Extensive experience in design calculations, plans development, specifications and technical report writing.
• Experience and knowledge of AREMA and IEEE standards for traction power design.
• Experience working on large transit/railroad projects with substations, 3rd rail and/or overhead contact distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical/traction power design and construction engineering projects.
• Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak and MBTA.
• Experience in design/build and other alternative delivery projects.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and OpenRoads/OpenRail.
• Experience writing technical papers and presentations.
• Experience with technical studies for traction power systems including train performance simulation, AC/DC load flow, short‑circuit calculations, and EMF/EMI studies.
• Leadership positions held on professional societies or technical committees.
• Experience in providing technical training.
• Experience writing project proposals and delivering oral presentations for business development.
• Experience with MBTA, CTDOT, Amtrak, and Metro North.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance not available.
• Sponsorship available.

Compensation

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. Expected range: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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