Traction Power Engineer

What We’re Looking For

Join our dynamic team at HNTB as a Traction Power Engineer II in our expanding New York City Traction Power Systems Team. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country.

With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

The ideal candidate should have experience in AC and DC traction power distribution engineering, particularly in rail transit traction power substations (600/750 V DC). They should be able to design auxiliary power and switch gear systems, support traction power system analysis and simulations, and perform site investigations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, and/or AutoCAD is required. Additionally, the candidate should be involved in IEEE organizations and committees.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.

• Prepare and/or modify select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.

• Develop project quantities and assist with development of cost estimates.

• Assist engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.

• Self‑sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.

• Master’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proficiency in applying AC and DC power distribution engineering and AC and DC traction power substations, including 600/750 V DC rail transit traction power substations.

• Design auxiliary power and switch gear systems in a transit environment.

• Support design team with traction power system analysis and simulations including load flow, short‑circuit availability, motor‑starting, and protective relay coordination studies.

• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in traction power to generate specifications and design drawings.

• Perform site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks.

• Work closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station and/or AutoCAD or other software as required for job assignments.

• Perform design services during construction for traction power projects.

• Active participation in IEEE organizations and committees.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Experience designing traction power projects.

• Knowledgeable in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:
New York, NY

The approximate pay range for New York is $72,602.78 - $. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-25744