Senior Electrical Engineer (Traction Power)

Global Infrastructure • Washington, DC

5d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer (Traction Power) to support and lead complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, serving agencies such as WMATA, VRE, MDOT MTA, Amtrak, and other regional transit authorities. TYLin is committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future Senior Track Engineer roles in the Mid-Atlantic region and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a senior-level traction power specialist with deep experience in DC and/or AC railway electrification systems, substation design, and power distribution for heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, or streetcar systems. You will provide technical leadership, design oversight, and project delivery expertise across planning, preliminary engineering, and final design phases, ensuring compliance with agency standards, AREMA guidelines, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and other applicable codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; ability to obtain reciprocity 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 (600V–1500V DC typical ranges) AC utility interconnections (e.g., 13.2kV, 25kV, 34.5kV systems) Protective relaying and coordination Grounding and bonding for rail systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with WMATA, Amtrak, MDOT MTA, or similar agency standards is highly desirable.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system modeling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of traction power systems, including: Traction power substations (TPSS) Rectifier and transformer systems DC switchgear and AC distribution Overhead catenary system (OCS) power interfaces Third rail power systems Negative return, stray current mitigation, and grounding/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.

Benefits

• TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior