Traction Power & MV Engineer for Rail Infra Projects

AECOM Corporation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship provided

Relocation provided

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Traction Power and Medium Voltage in California to lead electrical design and engineering for a major transportation project. You will coordinate traction power, MV distribution, and auxiliary power through design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

On-site role with travel within Central Valley; 25–50% travel. The position requires 6+ years in electrical engineering and strong knowledge of traction power systems, substations, relays,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience supporting traction power, electrical infrastructure, and railway electrical systems from design through construction, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering coordination for traction power, MV, and auxiliary power systems across design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate interfaces between traction power, signaling, SCADA, stations, and maintenance facilities.
• Review electrical studies, protection schemes, load flow, short circuit, grounding, and equipment specifications.

Skills

Traction Power

Electrical Systems

Rail Infrastructure

Protection Schemes

SCADA

Substations

Project Coordination

Engineering Leadership

Load Flow

Power Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Traction Power and Medium Voltage in California to lead electrical design and engineering for a major transportation project. You will coordinate traction power, MV distribution, and auxiliary power through design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

On-site role with travel within Central Valley; 25–50% travel. The position requires 6+ years in electrical engineering and strong knowledge of traction power systems, substations, relays,