AtkinsRéalis

Traction Power Engineering Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Raleigh, NC)

AtkinsRéalis$90K — $173K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; professional engineering designation is a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience in traction power engineering, specifically with rail electrification systems.
  • Deep knowledge of DC and MV switchgear, rectifiers, transformers, and auxiliary power systems.
  • Experience in bid and tender environments, focusing on technical proposals and design concepts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end traction power engineering design development, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Act as technical lead during tenders, collaborating on design concepts and RFQ responses.
  • Translate customer needs into practical and compliant substation designs for rail systems.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in traction power systems and related equipment.
  • Review vendor proposals to ensure compliance and alignment with project objectives.
  • Facilitate risk assessment and resolution through technical design review meetings.
  • Support project execution with ongoing technical guidance for engineering and commissioning teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • 401K with employer match to support long-term financial planning.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for learning and development through training programs.
  • Mentorship initiatives to connect with senior professionals.
  • Internal mobility options for career growth across departments.
  • Performance-based advancement to recognize achievements and impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB TITLE:Traction Power Engineering Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Raleigh, NC)

LOCATION: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

How will you make your impact?

As the Traction Power Engineering Manager at Linxon, you serve as the primary technical authority for rail electrification substation systems, leading the design, development, and delivery of traction power solutions across light rail, commuter rail, and high-speed rail projects. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, you anchor Linxon's Rail Electrification capability by owning technical strategy from early bid development through detailed design and customer acceptance. You combine deep technical expertise with strong customer engagement, working closely with business development, project teams, suppliers, and end users to deliver safe, compliant, and scalable traction power solutions that enable reliable rail operations.

What will you do?
  • Lead the end-to-end development of traction power engineering design packages by defining technical approaches, guiding primary engineering deliverables, and ensuring compliance with North American standards and project requirements from bid stage through execution.
  • Serve as the technical lead during tenders by collaborating with business development and bid teams to develop viable design concepts, technical clarifications, RFQ responses, and scope definitions that position Linxon for successful project awards.
  • Translate customer requirements, operational constraints, and regulatory standards into practical substation designs, including layouts, one-lines, schematics, and system interfaces that are constructible, maintainable, and operationally robust.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise across traction power systems including DC switchgear, rectifiers/converters, transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, grounding systems, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and related substation equipment.
  • Review vendor technical proposals and quotations by assessing compliance, risk, value, and integration impacts, ensuring selected solutions align with project performance, quality, and lifecycle expectations.
  • Lead and participate in technical, design, and hazard review meetings to identify risks early, resolve technical challenges, and ensure safe and compliant systems before construction and commissioning.
  • Support project execution by providing ongoing technical guidance to project engineers, BIM teams, protection and control engineers, civil teams, and site commissioning personnel as designs transition into installation and testing.
  • Interface directly with customers, consultants, and technical assurance representatives to present design solutions, address technical inquiries, and maintain confidence in Linxon's engineering capability.
  • Collaborate closely with suppliers and the supply chain to ensure technical alignment, manufacturability, and timely delivery of traction power equipment and systems.
  • Develop engineering effort estimates and support resource planning by defining realistic schedules, engineering scopes, and technical milestones.
  • Train, mentor, and technically guide junior engineers to strengthen Linxon's traction power capability and ensure consistency in engineering quality across projects.


Who you are?

  • You are a traction power engineering professional with deep experience designing rail electrification substation systems for light rail, commuter rail, or high-speed rail applications.
  • You are confident leading technical design efforts and acting as the primary customer-facing engineering authority on complex infrastructure projects.
  • You are highly knowledgeable in traction power equipment and systems, including DC and MV switchgear, rectifiers, transformers, grounding, and auxiliary power systems.
  • You are experienced working in bid and tender environments, contributing to technical proposals, RFQs, and design concepts that support winning strategies.
  • You are collaborative by nature and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, BIM, supply chain, commissioning, and project management.
  • You are effective at communicating complex technical concepts clearly to customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers.
  • You are committed to engineering excellence, safety, and compliance and understand how early technical decisions affect constructability, cost, and long-term system performance.
  • You are technically grounded with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and eight or more years of applicable experience; a professional engineering designation is an asset but not required.


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,400 to $173,300. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that reflects your contributions.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and that of your family.
  • 401K with Employer Match: Invest in your future with our generous retirement savings plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample time off to maintain work-life balance.
  • Learning and Development: Expand your skills through training programs and career-building opportunities.
  • Mentorship Initiatives: Connect with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and career insight.
  • Internal Mobility: Explore opportunities across departments and office locations to broaden your experience.
  • Performance-Based Advancement: Grow your career through clear pathways tied to your achievements and impact.


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Worker Type
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About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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