Rail & Transit Traction Power Leader

* ## Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for traction power and rail electrical systems, including:* ## **Direct and oversee the development of:** + ## Conceptual through final designs; technical specifications; contract documents + ## Drawings and deliverables such as site plans, duct bank/cable plans, grounding grids, single-line diagrams, schematics, conduit/wire schedules* ## Ensure compliance with relevant standards and requirements, including MTA/agency standards, NFPA 130, NEC, IEEE and other applicable codes and guidelines.* ## Provide oversight of quality, safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk across assigned projects and task orders.* ## Collaborate with PMs and discipline leads (track, signals, communications, civil/structural, architecture, OCS/third rail, systems integration) to deliver coordinated solutions.* ## Support construction delivery by providing technical support for: + ## Field investigations, site walks, constructability reviews + ## Submittal/shop drawing review, RFI responses, and design clarifications + ## Factory/shop testing, witness testing where required, and commissioning/closeout support* ## Coordinate with utility companies and stakeholders to define service requirements, outages, interface responsibilities, and operational constraints.* ## Lead traction power studies and calculations (load flow/power-flow, short-circuit, cable sizing, protection coordination, grounding/step-touch, arc-flash) and translate results into robust designs, specifications, and drawings.* ## Hands on experience developing detailed design and specifications for DC systems (600/750/1000/1500V) and AC systems (12.5/25KV).* ## Traction power substations (AC utility interfaces, transformers, rectifiers/inverters as applicable), distribution, switching/sectionalization* ## Power supply and distribution for third rail and/or OCS, including feeder arrangements and interface requirements* ## Protection & relaying, controls, SCADA/communications interfaces, and system monitoring* ## Grounding/bonding, negative return, stray current mitigation concepts, and power quality considerations* ## Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s preferred).* ## Professional Engineer (PE) license (New York strongly preferred; or ability to obtain within a defined period).* ## 15+ years of progressive experience in rail/transit electrical systems with significant focus in traction power and power distribution.* ## Proven experience developing traction power design including final/IFC designs and providing Engineering Services During Construction.* ## Demonstrate experience providing Traction Power Design for AC and DC rail systems in North America. Demonstrated experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in dense urban environments with active operations.* ## Working knowledge of MTA/NYCT standards, procedures, and approval processes; ability to navigate stakeholder and third-party coordination.* ## Strong communication skills to lead client discussions, develop technical narratives, and contribute to proposals and presentations.* ## Experience with relevant tools and platforms such as: + ## Traction Power Load Flow Study Software + ## Power system analysis/modeling (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or equivalent) + ## CAD/design production (e.g., MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; 3D modeling a plus)- ## Experience with: * ## MV/LV substations, 480V MCCs, UPS systems, emergency power interfaces * ## Protection coordination, SCADA integration, commissioning and test procedures * ## Alternative delivery procurement and delivery (Design-Build / Progressive DB)* ## Entrepreneurial seller-doer mindset with strong client instincts and pursuit discipline.* ## Recognized technical credibility and the ability to simplify complex concepts for executive decision-makers.* ## Proven leadership in mentoring teams and building collaborative, accountable project cultures.* ## Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; comfortable operating with ambiguity.* ## Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and delivering work that protects service continuity and operational reliability. #J-18808-Ljbffr