Traction Power Engineer

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Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States. With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project. As a subsidiary of Rail Works LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW
As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:

• Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
• Social Security Payback
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 annually

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

The Traction Power Engineer will design and install AC and DC overhead catenary systems, third-rail systems, and automated people mover power systems for electrified railways. This role involves the preparation of technical drawings, specifications, calculations, proposals, cost estimates, and engineering studies. The position requires cross-functional collaboration and a focus on delivering high-quality, constructible designs that meet all project, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the development of design documents including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, SCADA layouts, conduit and cable schedules, substation equipment specifications, grounding, lighting, and duct bank layouts.
• Provide guidance to drafters and junior engineers in the preparation of construction documents.
• Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, test plans, field test procedures, and technical studies related to traction power systems.
• Perform electrical system studies including load flow, voltage drop, grounding, harmonics, relay protection settings, coordination studies, and arc flash analysis using specialized engineering software.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards including AREMA, NEC (NFPA 70), NESC (IEEE C2), and other relevant U.S. regulations.
• Coordinate closely with other system disciplines to develop systemwide duct bank drawings and support CAD efforts for BIM clash detection.
• Contribute value engineering input to improve system design efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform technical reviews of design deliverables prepared by other team members.
• Collaborate with adjacent disciplines such as communications, electrical, structural, mechanical, civil, architectural, and trackwork teams.
• Work directly with senior engineers to ensure constructability is considered at all stages of the design process.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  (or equivalent experience/education)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 5+ years of experience in traction power design for transit or rail systems
• Strong background in design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical report writing
• Experience leading technical tasks, preparing proposals, and delivering client presentations
• Proficient in identifying and managing scope changes and additional work orders
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design software
• Familiar with CAD software such Bentley/Micro Station, REVIT, Solid Works, or similar platforms
• Familiar with project management and design workflow tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
• Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak, and MBTA projects
• Knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in New York City
• Familiar with design-build projects
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
• Physically able to navigate construction sites
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