Traction Power Coach

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail - the owner and operator of Britain's mainline rail system. We have been active in the North American, Australian and the Middle East markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered more than 150 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organizations. Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management & maintenance, major projects, railway operations, strategic planning and advisory. Our work is driven forward by our values: agile, always safe, care about people, collaborative, impartial and passionate . The Opportunity with NRC Building on our multinational experience, we are seeking a Traction Power Engineer to be part of our growing team in our Seattle location. We offer flexibility and hybrid working. You will provide consultant advisory services in the field of traction power, overhead catenary & electrification. Reporting to the Traction Power lead, you will be supporting our clients with proven maintenance, inspection and renewal techniques, asset management process and data improvement, developing asset policies, and supporting the trial and implementation of proven asset reliability initiatives. Key Accountabilities Direct support to our clients in an operational railway/railroad, subway/metro, and light rail power systems engineering and maintenance environments Build strong client relationships Working closely with our clients to evaluate and identify improvement opportunities relating to, but not limited to: Power systems maintenance, inspections and renewals techniques; asset management processes and asset data; innovative solutions to improve asset reliability; work prioritization and work management processes. Providing support to our client with the implementation of power systems engineering and maintenance improvement initiatives Participate in, or lead, technical investigations into systems and equipment failure, or malfunction, as required by our clients Analysis of asset failure data and available defect information to identify potential failure modes to inform the clients' asset policies and potential asset reliability improvement plans Writing professional reports, delivering presentations, and representing the NRC brand to all of our clients Undertake all activities in a safe environment and in accordance with NRC operating procedures Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications US Professional Engineer qualification or equivalent UK Incorporated Engineer (IEng) (desirable) Affiliation with a relevant membership body or organization Knowledge of technical, safety and performance standards relating to power systems engineering Demonstrable experience in traction power, overhead catenary, and associated maintenance, inspections and renewals techniques Demonstrable experience in identifying current innovations and/or employing the latest technology to improve the condition of traction power systems and associated equipment Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and organization skills For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow. We offer benefits such as: Competitive compensation packages Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us) Generous vacation leave entitlement 401K with employer matching contributions Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Network Rail Consulting