Senior Specialist Traction Power

Mott MacDonald • Seattle, WA

93d • $166,504

About The Position

Manage the technical delivery aspects of Traction Power and overhead contact system design (traction electrification systems), from concept engineering through final design and to design support during construction. Manage and oversee the delivery of Traction Power-related construction contracts, including traction power-specific and overhead contact systems delivery. Oversee and lead the review of Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals for technical appropriateness, compliance with Owner’s requirements, constructability and maintainability. Provide expert assistance to Contractors during the installation phase, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of traction electrification system installation. Provide expert assistance to Contractors and Owners in the optimization of traction electrification system performance during the testing and operational phases. Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of traction electrification systems, recording specification compliance, non-conformances and deviations. Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for traction electrification systems projects involving the delivery of new and upgrade of existing network communications systems. Provide technical leadership through excellent example. Demonstrate innovation, collaboration and decisive action, particularly in terms of the relationships between Owner, Consultants (including Mott MacDonald), Designers, and Contractors. Lead teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance and development of positive client relationships. Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Directors in the Owner’s organization and the Construction Contractor’s organization. Provide timely, accurate, comprehensive, and concise reporting to the Owner’s and Mott MacDonald’s teams. Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems. Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation. Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, manufacturing, installation and/or testing and commissioning project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience as Senior Traction Power Specialist or related occupation.
• Five (5) years of management and oversight of design, construction, testing, and commissioning of traction power systems in a transit environment.
• Experience with traction power modelling software, including load flow analysis.
• Experience in design and construction of overhead contact systems for transit applications.
• Technical expertise in design, manufacturing, installation, or commissioning of traction power substations in AC and DC environments.
• Experience managing client requirements relationships including technical, schedule, and budget aspects in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical delivery aspects of Traction Power and overhead contact system design.
• Oversee the delivery of Traction Power-related construction contracts.
• Lead the review of Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals.
• Provide expert assistance to Contractors during installation and testing phases.
• Optimize traction electrification system performance during testing and operational phases.
• Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of traction electrification systems.
• Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for traction electrification systems projects.
• Demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and decisive action.
• Lead teams to excel in technical delivery and client relationships.
• Provide timely and comprehensive reporting to teams.
• Provide detailed analysis and solutions to managerial and technical problems.
• Ensure a quality process is implemented for project phases.

Benefits

• 401k
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• STD/LTD disability
• holiday
• personal time off (PTO)
• parental leave
• company-paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees