Traction Power Engineer – Rail Electrification (Austin)

Mott MacDonald; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Austin‑based Traction Power Engineer to join an embedded client team for a major light rail program. You will design traction power systems and coordinate across multi‑discipline groups to deliver safe, reliable electrification solutions for a large urban rail corridor.

Requirements include 7+ years in traction power/rail electrification, a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, and a Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months; relocation support is available

Qualifications

• 7+ years in traction power or rail electrification design.
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license in Texas, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in traction power systems design (TPSS, OCS).
• Strong knowledge of power system modelling and analysis.
• Familiarity with rail electrification standards (AREMA, IEEE, local/state).
• Experience in multidisciplinary rail design environments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traction power system designs including substations and OCS.
• Develop TPSS designs, layouts, equipment selection and configurations.
• Perform power system analysis, load flow and resilience assessments.
• Coordinate with track, civil, structural and systems teams.

Skills

Traction power design

TPSS

OCS

Power systems modeling

Rail electrification

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Austin‑based Traction Power Engineer to join an embedded client team for a major light rail program. You will design traction power systems and coordinate across multi‑discipline groups to deliver safe, reliable electrification solutions for a large urban rail corridor.

Requirements include 7+ years in traction power/rail electrification, a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, and a Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months; relocation support is available