Lead Traction Power Engineer
About The Position
TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer (Traction Power) to support and lead complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects across the nation for several Rail + Transit agencies. The role provides technical leadership for traction power design and delivery, including power studies, design criteria, specifications, drawings, calculations, and quality reviews. The engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, transit agencies, and construction stakeholders, while supporting client pursuits and the growth of TYLin’s Rail + Transit practice in the Mid-Atlantic. The position is an opportunity to contribute to electrified transit projects in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. TYLin describes its Rail + Transit work as focused on improving mobility, resilience, and sustainability across North America. The position’s stated annual base compensation range is $117,600–$176,400, with an offer reflecting the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and competencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain reciprocity is required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in traction power and rail electrification design.
- Demonstrated experience with heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, or streetcar systems.
- Strong working knowledge of DC traction power systems, typically in the 600V–1500V DC range.
- Strong working knowledge of AC utility interconnections, such as 13.2kV, 25kV, and 34.5kV systems.
- Strong working knowledge of protective relaying and coordination.
- Strong working knowledge of grounding and bonding for rail systems.
- Familiarity with rail and transit agencies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- PE license in DC, MD, or VA.
- Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system modeling software.
Responsibilities
- Lead design of traction power substations, rectifier and transformer systems, DC switchgear and AC distribution, OCS power interfaces, third rail power systems, and negative return, stray current mitigation, grounding, and bonding systems.
- Perform and oversee load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, harmonic, and coordination studies.
- Develop design criteria, technical specifications, drawings, and calculations.
- Conduct design reviews and ensure QA/QC compliance.
- Serve as Engineer of Record, as applicable.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, track, signals, and systems disciplines.
- Interface with utility companies and transit agency stakeholders.
- Support construction services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field inspections.
- Support proposals and technical pursuits for regional transit agencies.
- Participate in client meetings and technical presentations.
- Contribute to strategic growth of the Rail + Transit practice in the Mid-Atlantic.
- Mentor junior engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage
- Disability insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
