Traction Power Engineer

HNTB Corporation•New York, NY

8d•$72,603 - $136,130

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at HNTB as a Traction Power Engineer II in our expanding New York City Traction Power Systems Team. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. The ideal candidate should have experience in AC and DC Traction power distribution engineering, particularly in rail transit traction power substations (600/750V DC). They should be able to design auxiliary power and switchgear systems, support traction power system analysis and simulations, and perform site investigations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD is required. Additionally, the candidate should be involved in IEEE organizations and committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience
Exhibits proficiency in applying AC and DC power distribution engineering and AC and DC Traction Power Substations, including 600/750V DC rail transit traction power substations.
Design auxiliary power and switchgear systems in a transit environment.
Support design team with traction power system analysis and simulations including load flow, short-circuit availability, motor-starting, and protective relay coordination studies.
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in traction power to generate specifications and design drawings.
Performs site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks.
Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
Displays proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software as required for job assignments.
Perform design services during construction for traction power projects
Active IEEE organizations and committees

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Experience designing traction power projects
Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
Responsible for preparation and/or modification for select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
Develops project quantities and assists with development of cost estimates.
Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
Able to self-sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.