Senior Electrical Project Engineer
About the role
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead and oversee electrical design and engineering activities for substation and traction power projects supporting our client’s infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage electrical design oversight for substation and traction power systems associated with rail and transit infrastructure projects.
- Review and evaluate design drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Ensure designs meet applicable SEPTA, Amtrak, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and other relevant standards and codes.
- Cook up closely with the client and internal project management to resolve technical design issues and maintain project alignment with operational and safety requirements.
- Support construction activities by addressing design questions, reviewing submittals, and providing technical guidance on electrical systems and interfaces.
- Oversee design deliverables, monitor progress against schedules, and report on engineering milestones and risks.
- Participate in field inspections, testing, and commissioning activities as required.
- Manage and mentor junior electrical engineers or designers as part of the project team.
- Provide input for project estimates, scopes of work, and design-phase schedules.
- Contribute to quality assurance and document control processes related to electrical engineering deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and project oversight, with specific experience in traction power, rail, or transit substation systems.
- Working knowledge of power distribution, SCADA systems, relay protection, and grounding.
- Familiarity with rail/transit standards and rail/transit authority projects is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, coordination, and client management skills.
Qualifications
- Not specified
Skills
- Not specified
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Pay
The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Schedule
Not specified