Requisition/Vacancy No\. 116972BR
**Position Title** Traction Power Engineer
**Job Category** Engineering \- Electrical / Electronic
**Business Line** Transportation
**Office Region** USA \- Northeast
**Office Location** US \- New York, NY \- One Penn Plaza
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Transportation**
We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine\. Our global network of top\-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries\.
**Job Summary** The Rail Systems Group is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Traction Power Engineer for immediate employment in the New York City office\. The appropriately qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform design calculations, learn and apply new material efficiently, and support the Rail Systems Group during design and construction projects\. We are proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects, including design and construction of new light rail and streetcar systems across the US and Canada \(Detroit, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and Seattle currently\)\. Typical projects also include design for local commuter rail systems such as Amtrak and New Jersey Transit\.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
+ Meet schedule and budget constraints per project demands
+ Provide schedule input for design tasks and preparation of task budgets
+ Develop and review designs and construction drawings
+ Perform design calculations
+ Check plans and calculations
+ Research alternative design options as needed
+ Assist in obtaining field data when necessary
+ Identify construction costs trending out of budget
+ Manage the preparation of milestone submittals
+ Review contractor submittals and support the installation of traction power systems components and software
+ Work with Traction Power engineers and OCS engineers to coordinate work on all projects
+ Participate in project working meetings
+ Produce construction specifications
+ Cost estimate review for design and construction
+ Assist in preparation of proposals for new work
+ Assist in preparation of presentations to clients and regulatory authorities
+ Advanced project management and client management skills\.
+ Ability to review other professional’s designs, understand their objectives, and evaluate the impact on the electrical design
+ Capable of using design software, models, etc\. to solve complex issues with direction from senior staff
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
+ Minimum 2\+ years of experience
+ Registration as a Professional Engineer in the United States or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire
+ Ability to achieve Project Manager Certification within 1 year of hire
+ Strong interest in electrified rail transportation
+ Working knowledge of rail systems electrical power distribution
+ Experience in the design of large transit and railroad projects
+ Experience with electrified rail transit systems \(AC and DC systems\)
+ Knowledge of traction power AC and DC High and Low Voltage systems including relaying, rectifier, distribution and SCADA equipment
+ Knowledge of AREMA and IEEE standards for Traction Power design
+ Experience working on large transit/railroad projects with Substations, 3rd rail and/or Overhead Contact distribution systems
+ Strong drafting skills in AutoCAD and/or Microstation
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office \(Excel, Word, PowerPoint\), excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Valid US Driver's License
**Preferred Qualifications** N/A
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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