Senior Traction Power Systems Engineer - 3501
STVBoston, Massachusetts30+ days ago
Job descriptionBachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (an emphasis in power systems preferred). Valid professional engineering (PE) license and active registration in the US. A minimum of 11 years of 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. 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.
Description
STV currently has an opening in our Boston, MA office for a Senior DC Traction Power Systems Engineer in our Rail Systems group which is part of the Transportation and Infrastructure division. The Traction Power Systems Engineering position will report to the Chief Electrical Engineer – Power Systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Work as a Lead DC Traction Power Systems Engineer within the Traction Power Engineering Department, manage existing staff and work directly with clients.
- 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.
- Preparation of engineering design criteria and reports.
- Preparation of 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.
- Preparation of engineering technical specifications.
- Preparation of installation and testing instructions.
- Preparation of budgetary construction cost estimates for power system projects.
- Performing onsite inspections, physical measurements, and field reports in live high-voltage substations and along active railroads.
- Attending 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.
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