Electrical Engineer

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design, the Electrical Engineer II will prepare the electrical design packages (drawings, specifications and technical calculations) for power and lighting systems and ensure compliance for all Metra facilities. Supervise and coordinate activities of construction contract contractors and provide guidance and supervision for design projects prepared by outside consultants. Provide capital and maintenance project cost estimates and cost studies to determine accuracy and cost effectiveness of the designs.

Develop project and construction schedules. Prepare the scope of work and complete Grant Development's project request forms to insure adequate funding for proposed capital projects. This position is issued a cellular phone. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late, afternoon, evenings, or weekends. Must be able to operate a vehicle. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years experience in the Electrical Engineering field with emphasis in the design of electrical power, lighting, and control .
• Three (3) years of indirect supervisory experience that includes three of the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, dispute resolution, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.

• Railroad experience and knowledge of the 1500
  
  VDC traction power system is preferred.
• Expertise with construction methods and able to assist in construction management activities such as site preparation, construction inspection and supervision, problem resolution, construction safety and knowledge of train operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel.
• Havea working knowledge of AUTOCADD or Micro Stations operations.
• Experience using ADOBE CS3 is preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, and inter-personal skills to work with various engineering departments, utilities, freight railroads and governmental agencies.
• Maintain a current valid driver’s license.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

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