Job ID: 19820
Compensation$120000 - $170000 / year
Position SummaryThe Traction Power Engineer plans, develops, manages, and coordinates engineering, technical, and project-related activities for rail transit construction projects.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties- Plan, coordinate, and manage traction power engineering activities from design through commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company standards, and project schedules.
- Provide technical support during construction, including design interpretation and conflict resolution.
- Oversee design integration to prevent scope gaps and ensure system functionality.
- Manage traction power subcontractors, including scope definition, schedule review, billing, and change orders.
- Monitor timely and accurate completion of traction power design and documentation.
- Review and manage CDRLs, including test procedures, reports, O&M manuals, and training materials.
- Prepare and manage project correspondence, including RFIs, letters, and transmittals.
- Evaluate and support negotiation of design changes and specification revisions.
- Support installation planning and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Resolve field issues related to design in collaboration with construction teams.
- Coordinate labor tracking between construction and accounting teams.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of traction power equipment.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated system testing support.
- Assist with cost monitoring, forecasting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Support bid preparation, including take-offs, pricing, and design reviews.
- Maintain strong relationships with agencies, contractors, and suppliers.
- Attend internal and external project meetings as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications- A minimum of 5 years of traction power/power distribution systems/engineering experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a rail transit environment.
- Preferably an Electrical PE with a good knowledge of current code and standards requirements for electrical work.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
- Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- The ability to effectively interact with both customers and employees.
- The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team.
- The ability to successfully execute decisions.
- The ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, cost and schedule controls.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions- Works indoors and outdoors at construction sites
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
- Sits, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- May be exposed to loud noise.
- Willing to travel.
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
