Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will prepare and review designs for complex rail‑transit electrification, including repair, rehabilitation, and construction of power facilities. This role involves providing strong technical expertise to support interdepartmental collaboration, oversee the development of electrical standards, and guide the successful execution of electrification design and maintenance programs.

• Prepare and review designs for advanced rail‑transit electrification projects.
• Evaluate engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise to internal departments and construction personnel.
• Conduct field inspections to support engineering decisions and ensure constructability.
• Assist in the development and implementation of updated electrical standards.
• Track and report on project status, including budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Perform field audits to ensure compliance with established engineering practices and policies.
• Perform detailed engineering design reviews and quality assurance on assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience/education).
• 5+ years of experience in railroad electric traction systems, including substation design, frequency converters, protection relays, and high‑voltage circuit breakers and transformers.
• Skilled in the design, operation, and maintenance of traction power or utility substations.
• Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related equipment.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for substation protection and control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design software.
• Familiar with CAD software such Bentley/Micro Station, REVIT, Solid Works, or similar platforms.
• Experience with logic programming (e.g., PLCs and microprocessor relays).
• Familiarity with project management and design workflow tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore.
• Ability to perform and direct troubleshooting of substation equipment and control systems.
• Strong technical writing ability for reports, documentation, and design records.
• Experience with CTDOT, Metro‑North, Amtrak, MBTA, and knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC.
• 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, standing, climbing, stooping, crouching.
• Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys.
• Comfortable in all weather conditions and high‑noise environments.
• Recommended certifications:
  Amtrak Track Training, CSX Track Training, MTA Track Training, OSHA 30.

Salary: $125,000 – $200,000 annually

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday (weekends if available)

• Works indoors in an office environment.
• Occasionally works outdoors at construction sites.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• May be exposed to loud noise.
• Role requires air and vehicular travel at various times.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW. Eligibility for comprehensive union benefits, including pension, medical, dental, educational, and deferred salary plans.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs evolve.

L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Rail Works is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Rail Works without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.