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In this role, you will support the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of traction power systems for rail and transit infrastructure projects.\nThe ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, with experience in traction power, rail/transit electrical systems, or comparable medium- and high-power electrical infrastructure. This position will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, safe, and maintainable power systems supporting transit operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the design and engineering of traction power systems for light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, and other transit applications.\nDevelop and review traction power system designs including traction power substations, DC distribution systems, AC power distribution, switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, protective devices, grounding, and associated equipment.\nPerform or support traction power load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit, grounding, and system performance analyses.\nPrepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, design criteria, reports, drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, site plans, and other design documentation.\nSupport the development of traction power designs through various project phases, including conceptual, preliminary, final design, construction, testing, and commissioning.\nCoordinate traction power requirements and interfaces with other rail systems, including OCS/catenary, signals, communications, track, facilities, utilities, vehicles, and civil/structural disciplines.\nReview vendor and contractor submittals, shop drawings, technical data, and requests for information.\nAssist with equipment selection and technical evaluation of traction power equipment and components.\nSupport system interface definition and resolution of multidisciplinary design issues.\nParticipate in design reviews, technical meetings, constructability reviews, and project coordination meetings.\nProvide engineering support during construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and system integration activities as required.\nPerform field investigations, site assessments, and inspections of existing traction power facilities and equipment.\nSupport the preparation of technical proposals, scopes of work, schedules, estimates, and other project documentation.\nEnsure designs comply with applicable client requirements, project criteria, codes, standards, and industry practices.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.\n10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably involving traction power, rail/transit systems, substations, power distribution, or comparable electrical infrastructure.\nWorking knowledge of electrical power distribution principles, equipment, protection, grounding, and electrical system design.\nExperience preparing or reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.\nAbility to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction documents.\nExperience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nStrong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to effectively manage technical assignments, priorities, and deliverables in a multidisciplinary project environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nDirect experience designing traction power systems for light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, or other electrified transportation systems.\nExperience with DC traction power systems, including traction power substations, rectifiers, DC switchgear, feeder systems, negative return systems, and grounding.\nExperience with AC traction power or utility power systems is also valuable.\nFamiliarity with traction power simulation, load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, grounding, or power system analysis tools.\nExperience with software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or comparable electrical analysis platforms.\nExperience with AutoCad or Microstation drafting software\nFamiliarity with relevant IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NEMA, and transit/rail authority standards and requirements.\nExperience coordinating interfaces between traction power and OCS/catenary, vehicles, signals, communications, utilities, and other rail systems.\nExperience supporting construction, testing, commissioning, or acceptance of traction power equipment.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.\nPrevious experience working on large, multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure programs.\nCompensation Range:\n$143,435.23 - $163,925.98STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.\nNot sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. 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