Senior Traction Power Engineer - Tacoma, WA.

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.

Benefits

The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Application Information

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Office Locations

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Bend, OR; Eugene, OR; Corvallis, OR; Vancouver, WA; Olympia, WA; Tacoma, WA.