Senior Traction Power Engineer

AtkinsRealis • New York, NY

85d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéal is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer in New York City, NY. The company is rapidly growing in the US and is committed to building a better world for the planet and its people. AtkinsRéal promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and values collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. The role involves providing technical support for traction power and high voltage electrical systems, developing electrification system specifications, performing simulations, and mentoring engineering staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License is required. PE licensed in the State of New York is preferred or ability to obtain after hiring.
• Fifteen (15) years minimum of experience in the rail electrification industry with at least one project based in the US.
• Preferred experience with multi-vendor traction power equipment.
• Demonstrable experience in specification development, engineering procedure development, standards development, financial management, estimating, etc.
• Experience with both third rail and overhead catenary systems.
• Experience with Traction Power systems for Streetcars, LRT, Commuter and/or High Speed Rail.
• Demonstrable experience in training, mentoring and developing staff and educating clients in all aspects of system engineering.
• Detailed knowledge and experience with the design and implementation of DC systems (600/750/1000/1500V), AC systems (12.5/25KV), grounding design and EMI/EMC systems including but not limited to modeling and simulations, preliminary design, detailed design, RAMS, programming, field testing, and V&V.
• Proficient on use of ETAP or SKM Engineering Software.
• Knowledge of railway operations, system safety, RAMS and associated requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, including technical writing) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients and provide technical support to resolve design, construction, testing and operation issues related to traction power and high voltage electrical systems.
• Develop concept of operations, system requirements, plans and specifications suitable to tender a complete electrification system.
• Perform Traction Power Simulations to determine facility locations, system configuration and equipment location and sizing.
• Develop detailed designs, application programs, testing and commissioning plans suitable for execution by contractors.
• Evaluate changes to designs generated by contractors based on field conditions.
• Support equipment installation, testing and commissioning efforts. Support troubleshooting, provide solutions and evaluate and approve results.
• Supervise, guide, mentor and develop traction power engineering staff.
• Present ideas, concepts and details to owners, contractors, suppliers and others.
• Coordinate with a wide diversity of stakeholders to develop integrated and accepted solutions.
• Coordinate and build partnerships both internally with Atkins and externally with partners to achieve goals.
• Work with others to promote Atkins and develop opportunities for new work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

What This Job Offers

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