Principal Electrical Engineer - Traction Power (Hybrid)

Job Description

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a Lead Traction Power Engineer to support infrastructure projects in the rail and transit industry, and in particular, projects related to traction power and electrical system design.

The selected candidate will lead in the design for traction power substation enclosures, site plans duct banks and ground grids for mass transit applications, including commuter rail, high‑capacity mass transit and light rail. This work would include creating and modifying specifications as well as creating substation plan and profile drawings, single line diagrams, schematics and conduit and wire schedules.

Many assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering) / CAD (computer aided design) applications using mainly Microstation with 3D modeling. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

Specific Responsibilities

• Will function as discipline Engineer on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.
• Lead in technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract.
• Prepares material / equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops operation and maintenance plans; develops standard operating procedures; prepares O & M manuals and may conduct on‑site training of personnel.
• Develop substation site plans along with ductbank and cable plans.
• Conducts surveys, studies, and site investigations.
• Confers with power company personnel and power consumers and suggests methods to eliminate sources of power leakage.
• Maintains affiliation with professional societies including NACE International, ASTM, AWWA, IEEE, APTA and others to keep abreast of current technologies. Understanding of related standards, practices and guidelines is required.
• Recommends and prepares technical papers.

Education / Experience

Desired Skills

The electrical engineer shall be familiar with testing procedures for electrical equipment and cables.

Skills / Competencies

Security Clearance Requirement

None.

Benefits

Salary Range : $100,900.00 - $176,600.00. The company provides best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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