Senior Traction Power Engineer - Eugene, OR

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of traction power engineers and electrical designers to develop traction power construction document packages.
• Design traction power substations, one-line diagram, protective relay schematics, equipment layout, site plans, feeder cables, duct bank and conduit layouts, and grounding systems.
• Cook up with other systems engineers for systems integration.
• Cook up with electric utility companies to design the medium AC voltage power feeds to the traction power substations.
• Perform traction engineering studies including short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Develop specifications and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and requests for information (RFI) from vendors & contractors.
• Provide testing and commissioning support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Project Management experience.
• 10 to 15 years of experience with 600, 750 and 1500Vdc traction power substation design.
• Professional Engineer's license is required.
• Experience with North American transit industry is highly desirable.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant rail electrification infrastructure, including substations, third rail, and overhead contact systems.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retail: 401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.

Potential Salary Range

$118,000/year - $148,000/year

Potential Office Locations

• Portland, OR;
• Salem, OR;
• Bend, OR;
• Eugene, OR;
• Corvallis, OR;
• Vancouver, WA;
• Olympia, WA;
• Tacoma, WA.