Traction Power Tech: Catenary & Substation Specialist

Torrey Holistics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroLink is seeking an experienced technician to maintain and repair traction power assets across substations, catenary systems, and related infrastructure. You will perform activations, respond to outages, and work with signaling and train-control components during disruptions.

The role requires extensive HV electrical experience in rail environments, safety credentials, and the ability to operate across roadway and rail maintenance equipment. A strong commitment to reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive journey-level electrical experience in rail/transit traction power or related high-voltage work.
• Ability to pass pre-interview aptitude testing in mechanical, high-voltage electrical, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and diagnose traction power assets: substations; power return; catenary components; foundations; support arms; wires; insulators; disconnect/switching equipment; surge protection; and switch heater feeds.
• Perform safe activation/deactivation of traction power; assist with other electrical systems during emergencies and disruptions.
• Respond 24/7 to electrical incidents impacting MetroLink operations; restore service quickly and safely.
• Operate maintenance vehicles and equipment on both roadway and rail.
• During emergencies, assist on wayside signal and train control systems, including highway grade crossing warning equipment.
• Trim and clear vegetation near high-voltage wires, catenary, and substations on Metro property.

Skills

High voltage

Rail transit experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

Test instruments

On-track equipment

Job description

MetroLink is seeking an experienced technician to maintain and repair traction power assets across substations, catenary systems, and related infrastructure. You will perform activations, respond to outages, and work with signaling and train-control components during disruptions.

The role requires extensive HV electrical experience in rail environments, safety credentials, and the ability to operate across roadway and rail maintenance equipment. A strong commitment to reliability is essential.