TYLin

Senior Electrical Engineer – Traction Power

TYLin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • Virginia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design of traction power systems, including Traction power substations (TPSS), Rectifier and transformer systems, DC switchgear and AC distribution, Overhead catenary system (OCS) power interfaces, Third rail power systems, Negative return, stray current mitigation, and grounding/bonding systems
  • Perform and oversee load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, harmonic, and coordination studies
  • Develop design criteria, technical specifications, drawings, and calculations
  • Conduct design reviews and ensure QA/QC compliance
  • Serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable)
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, track, signals, and systems disciplines
  • Interface with utility companies and transit agency stakeholders
  • Support construction services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field inspections
  • Support proposals and technical pursuits for regional transit agencies
  • Participate in client meetings and technical presentations
  • Contribute to strategic growth of the Rail + Transit practice in the Mid-Atlantic

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; ability to obtain reciprocity required)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in traction power and rail electrification design
  • Demonstrated experience with heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, or streetcar systems
  • Strong working knowledge of: DC traction power systems (600V–1500V DC typical ranges)
  • AC utility interconnections (e.g., 13.2kV, 25kV, 34.5kV systems)
  • Protective relaying and coordination
  • Grounding and bonding for rail systems
  • Familiarity with WMATA, Amtrak, MDOT MTA, or similar agency standards is highly desirable
  • Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system modeling software preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
  • continuing education benefits
  • paid time off
  • employee assistance program
  • retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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Hard Skills & Tools
traction power systems designload flow studiesshort-circuit studiesvoltage drop studiesharmonic studiescoordination studiesDC traction power systemsAC utility interconnectionsprotective relayinggrounding and bonding
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipcollaborationtechnical presentationsclient engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license