Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling)

Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling),

Location: Oakland, CA,

Duration of engagement: 2 years,

Onsite

Any Visa/TN also

Must Have skill : Cable layout designs exp, cable routing, AUTOCAD

You can look for profiles from Rail or Solar Panel Industry or Plant Engineering ( Oil& Gas) or Avionics

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Design Engineer Railway Integration Designer (Electrical or Signaling) who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate has a solid experience in rail context, to manage wayside Installation Design and understanding the ideal cable routing along the track and within the technical rooms. The position is based in Oakland, California.

Integrating the CBTC system to create a design that can be easily constructed on site, making sure the produced installation details are compliant with the contract, the system requirements and the local electrical regulations.

Design and instruct subcontractor designer to route cables within the technical rooms and along the track system, managing filling ratio, existing pathways challenging, proposing new pathways etc..

Manage and seek resolution of the technical Interfaces between the engineering installation works and technological Systems/ subsystems;

Be the connection chain between the site personnel and the engineering team creating synergy between the design and the field needs.

Identify the critical issues in the development of the project and propose mitigation actions;

Represent the Installation engineering team and support the design choices with the client;

Ability to use Bluebeam and CAD software for interfaces definition and management, as part of the project delivery strategy according to the Engineering Management Plan.

Survey field locations and gather information for the existing infrastructure to complete the installation design when necessary

Ability to identify, understand and overcome installation challenging when developing the design

Size pathways and raceway, considering existing conditions and filling

Familiar with Requirement Traceability Matrix and the Interface Registers tools.

Design management of contractors and sub-contractor activities: contract requirements and design processes-control.

Previous experience in construction is a plus.

Demonstrate critical attention to detail and deadlines and are self-motivated.

Possess the ability to adapt well to change in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to stay organized and maintain project records.

Team working

Co-operative approach

Mobility Mindset

Must be able to proficiently use AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Electrical or Civil Engineering University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Written and verbal English communication skills

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