Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Why join us?

We are hiring! Atkins seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Oakland/San Francisco, CA area. This candidate will be working on a wide range of Rail Projects with a major focus on Communications and Traction Power Systems.

About us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing Infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban Planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Provide Traction Power and rail systems support and coordinate with other Project Disciplines.
• Review and respond Contractor’s Requests for Information (RFI).
• Review and respond to Contractor's submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate, prepare and provide Work Plan planning for Construction.
• Provide support for system shutdowns and other non-revenue work.
• Coordinate Project resource allocation.
• Provide support for pre-construction activities and construction oversight.
• Provide support with design, including reviewing and preparation of plans.
• Responsible for being a Liaison for between the Project and the Metro Engineering and Operations.
• Provide support for procurement estimates and quantities.
• Provide technical support to field issues, Project commissioning, as-built documentation, etc.
• Potential to transition to future design roles as opportunities allows including traction electrification, communications and train control: developing concepts of operations, system requirements, design plans, calculations and specifications.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with 2 years experience since B.S. or 1 year since M.S. The typical incumbent has 3 to 5 years experience since Bachelor’s degree.
• Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills. PC and CAD skills preferred.
• E.I. or EIT desired with a path to achieve PE.
• Teamwork and communications skills with other team members, engineers, contractors and upper management.
• Experience in rail electrification, rail systems or rail projects a plus.
• Rail systems design, construction and commissioning experience a plus

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

Pay Range: $80 - 130k

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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