Requisition ID: 100641
Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated
Senior Traction Power Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the
Los Angeles, CA area.
Other possible locations: Chicago IL; Newark, NJ; Seattle, WA; Brooklyn, NY; Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)
In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
As the successful candidate, you will:- Lead a group of junior electrical engineers to develop traction power design packages
- Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits
- Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design
- Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports
- Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates
- Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors
- Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients
- Management of traction power projects
You bring to the role:- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 Volt dc rail transit traction power substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is required and thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
- Professional engineer's license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage
- Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable
- Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements
The following skills/experience is a plus:- Load flow simulation software
- Knowledge of power systems analysis
- Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of traction power equipment
- Experience in protective relaying
- Experience in medium voltage switchgear application-design and specification
- Knowledge of railway overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems
- Project management experience
- Management experience
Why join us?- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
Official Title: Senior Traction Power Engineer
Primary Location: United States - Los Angeles, CA
Job: Infrastructure
Type of Employment: Full-time
Number of Openings: 1
Schedule: On-site 5 days a week
Base Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Reports to: VP, Rail Systems Engineering
