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Urgent! Senior Traction Power Engineer Job Opening In Los Angeles – Now Hiring Hatch

Senior Traction Power Engineer



Job description

As the successful candidate, you will:

  • Lead a group of junior electrical engineers to develop traction power design packages

  • Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits

  • Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design

  • Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports

  • Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates

  • Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors

  • Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients

  • Management of traction power projects

  • You bring to the role:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 Volt dc rail transit traction power substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls

  • Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is required and thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes

  • Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage

  • Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable

  • Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements
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    The following skills/experience is a plus:

  • Load flow simulation software

  • Knowledge of power systems analysis

  • Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of traction power equipment

  • Experience in protective relaying

  • Experience in medium voltage switchgear application-design and specification

  • Knowledge of railway overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems

  • Project management experience

  • Management experience
  • Why join us?
  • Work with to make a difference

  • Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions

  • What we offer you?
  • Flexible work environment

  • Long term career development

  • Think globally, work locally
  • Don't meet every single requirement?

    You don't need to.

    At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

    If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

    We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve.

    Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.

    If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know.

    We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

    Official Title: Senior Traction Power Engineer
    Primary Location: United States - Los Angeles, CA
    Job: Infrastructure
    Type of Employment: Full-time
    Number of Openings: 1
    Schedule: On-site 5 days a week
    Base Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
    Reports to: VP, Rail Systems Engineering
    Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
    Job Segment: Sustainability, Testing, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Technology, Engineering, Aviation


    Required Skill Profession

    Engineers



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