Senior Traction Power Engineer
About the role
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Traction Power Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team. We strongly prefer candidates who are able to relocate to Seattle, WA. Highly qualified candidates in Vancouver, BC are also encouraged to apply. In select cases, the successful candidate may initially be based in Hatch’s Vancouver office while supporting Seattle-area projects and completing any required immigration or visa processes.
The ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of junior electrical engineers to develop traction power design packages
- Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits
- Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design
- Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports
- Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates
- Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors
- Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients
- Management of traction power projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 15 to 25 years of experience with dc traction power systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 Volt dc rail transit traction power substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is required and thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
- Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage
- Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable
- Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements
Skills and experience (a plus)
- Load flow simulation software
- Knowledge of power systems analysis
- Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of traction power equipment
- Experience in protective relaying
- Experience in medium voltage switchgear application-design and specification
- Knowledge of railway overhead catenary/third rail distribution systems
- Project management experience
- Management experience
Pay
Base Compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 CAD (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). This salary range applies to candidates based in Canada. If the successful candidate relocates to Seattle, WA, compensation will be determined in accordance with the applicable U.S. salary structure and local market conditions.
At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness. Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.