Traction Power Engineering Lead

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Traction Power Engineering Lead | Any VHB Office

VHB is seeking a Traction Power Engineering Lead to join our dynamic growing Transportation practice across the East Coast. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transit infrastructure traction power projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.

Ideally candidate would be hybrid out of one of VHB’s offices. If meeting all preferred qualifications, potential option for remote within VHB’s footprint.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, analysis and final design document preparation for traction power/station distribution, facility power, signal power and security systems on several types of transit infrastructure projects including, but not limited to transit/rail, solar, EV charging stations, lighting, high and low voltage distribution
• Experience/expertise with design drawings and documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies associated with transit and rail traction power systems, including load flow analyses and computational analyses for power systems both AC and DC
• Manages power engineering design services and solutions
• Client relationships, visibility, and business development a plus
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in traction power engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented and quality focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
  
  

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of experience in traction power/systems engineering required
• 15 years of experience preferred
• Experience in electrified railway substation and power distribution systems design (AC and DC) required
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related field of study required, Master’s preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  
  

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $140,000-205,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

W e are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
  
  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

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