The Electrical Engineer will prepare and review designs for complex rail-transit electrification, including repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of power facilities. This role involves providing strong technical expertise to support interdepartmental collaboration, oversee the development of electrical standards, and guide the successful execution of electrification design and maintenance programs.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in railroad electric traction systems, including substation design, frequency converters, protection relays, and high-voltage circuit breakers and transformers
- Skilled in the design, operation, and maintenance of traction power or utility substations
- Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related equipment
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for substation protection and control systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD design software
- Familiar with CAD software such Bentley/MicroStation, REVIT, SolidWorks, or similar platforms
- Experience with logic programming (e.g., PLCs and microprocessor relays)
- Familiarity with project management and design workflow tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
- Ability to perform and direct troubleshooting of substation equipment and control systems
- Strong technical writing ability for reports, documentation, and design records
- Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak, MBTA, and knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC
- Familiar with design-build projects
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
- Physically able to navigate construction sites
- Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
- Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
Benefits
- Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW
- Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
- IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
- NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
- Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
- Educational and Cultural Fund
- Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
- Social Security Payback
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
