Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Traction Power

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Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire an entry level 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 assist 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: 

• Assist 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.
• Assist with the preparation of technical papers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) required.
• Minimum 0-3 years of related work experience. 
• Engineer in Training, with intent to obtain Professional Engineer License.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• The electrical engineer shall have familiarity with rectifiers and DC power and the design of transformer substations Medium to Low voltage, Low Voltage (480V) and Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems.
• Experience in the EV field would be a bonus but not required.
• The electrical engineer shall have experience in review of shop drawings and design submittals by contractors and consultants.
• The electrical engineer shall be familiar with testing procedures for electrical equipment and cables.
• The electrical engineer shall be willing and able to perform inspections of electrical systems in aerial structures, building, above and underground Passenger stations and underground structures.
• Each candidate considered shall have the physical ability to access any structure type and perform a hand-on inspection if required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: 

Potential to perform in an assistant capacity, excellent written, oral communications and presentation skills.  Candidate must demonstrate good analytical, problem-solving, decision making and human relations skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and also independently.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

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