Senior Traction Power Engineer

Senior Traction Power Engineer Location: Chicago, IL, United States Other Possible Locations Brocklyn, NY; Newark, NJ; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia) Roles and Responsibilities Lead a group of junior electrical engineers to develop traction power design packages Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients Manage traction power projects Qualifications A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering 15 to 25 years of experience with DC traction power systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 Volt DC rail transit traction power substations, AC and DC switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements Preferred Skills / Experience Load flow simulation software Knowledge of power systems analysis Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of traction power equipmentExperience in protective relaying Experience in medium voltage switchgear application-design and specification Knowledge of railway overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Equal Opportunity Employment Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation. Benefits Hatch offers a generous benefits package including Health Insurance (available the first day of full-time employment), Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Income Protection Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hatch