Senior Traction Power Systems Engineering Specialist

STV currently has an opening in our Boston, MA office for a Senior Traction Power Systems Engineering Specialist in our Rail Systems group which is part of the Systems/Security division.  The Traction Power Systems Engineering position will report to the Chief Electrical Engineer – Power Systems.  The main function of this job position is to prepare traction power engineering design drawings, specifications, reports, and studies for electrified railway projects.  The majority of work is performed within an office atmosphere.  The Traction Power Systems Engineering position will report to the Chief Engineer or designee by the Chief Engineer in the Traction Power Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a Traction Power Systems Engineer within the Traction Power Engineering Department.

• Preparation of power systems ac and dc single-line diagrams, metering and relaying schematics, ac and dc control schematics, wiring drawings, substation equipment layout drawings, conduit routing drawings, cable schedules, equipment mounting and installation drawings, grounding grid design, lightning protection design, lighting design, and related power distribution design drawings.

• Prepare engineering design criteria and reports.

• Prepare ac power system and dc traction power system load flow, short-circuit, protective relay coordination, arc-flash, step-and-touch potential, cable pulling tension, bus bar support, and cable ampacity studies and calculations.

• Prepare engineering technical specifications.

• Prepare installation and testing instructions.

• Prepare budgetary construction cost estimates for power system projects.

• Perform onsite inspections, physical measurements, and field reports in live high-voltage substations and along active railroads.

• Attend factory tests, site commissioning tests, and preparing field reports.

• Assist with preparing technical and cost proposals for new work.

• Assist with preparing change orders for existing work.

• Interface with railway clients, utility company representatives, and other departments within STV.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (an emphasis in power systems preferred).

• A minimum of 12 years of experience required.

• Valid professional engineering (PE) license and active registration in the US is preferred.

• Experience in the design of ac and/or dc substations and power distribution systems in the electric utility or transit/railroad industry.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others, including multidisciplinary staff in different offices.

• Proficient in typing and writing clear, concise, and logical design engineering documents in the English language.

• Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint software programs.

• An intermediate level of proficiency using AutoCAD or MicroStation computer aided design (CAD) software.

• Ability to learn and use commercial ac power system analysis software for effectively performing load flow simulation, short-circuit calculations, relay settings and coordination, and ground grid design.

• Ability to learn and use circuit analysis software packages such as SKM, ETAP, EMTP, PSS/E, EasyPower, and general purpose analysis software such a MathCAD.

• Ability to follow safety rules related to on-track safety in accordance with 49 CFR 214.301 and other OSHA regulations.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of ac and/or dc traction power system load flow analysis software such as ETSA, TOM, or TRAIN.

• Skills related to project management and monitoring project budgets using Earned Value Analysis.

• Knowledge of project proposal preparation is a plus.

Compensation Range:

$114,960.00 - $153,281.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking w