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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Your talent for collaboration sparks new ideas

You enjoy putting your head together with colleagues to build on ideas. Your collaborative spirit encourages others to feel that they’re being heard and acknowledged. You participate fully in analyzing possible scenarios and considering different solutions. Your acceptance of new perspectives cultivates relationships in an environment of respect. We invite you to apply.

Ready to take your engineering experience to the next level to work on complex Rail Systems construction projects.   We’ve worked for almost every heavy rail transit authority in North America, and we currently hold contracts with WMATA, NYCT, PANYNJ, Sound Transit, TTC, BART, SFRTA, MARTA, NJT, DART, MDTPW, and LACMTA. We have completed or are currently working on 23 major railroad and transit design-build projects over the last 20 years.  We need your skills in the Northeast and across North America.

Parsons is seeking to a Lead Traction Power Engineer in the NY/NJ Area. The selected candidate, supported by senior engineers will assist in the specification and design of DC traction power and distribution systems, including:

• Interface with civil disciplines for the development of site plans, duct banks, and ground grids.
• Interface with systems and vehicle engineering disciplines for the sizing and design of the traction power systems.
• Ability to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected

Responsibilities:

• Lead the traction power team for major projects
• Development and modification of specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and conduit and wire schedules
• Assist in technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops operation and maintenance plans and procedures.
• Conduct surveys and site investigations.
• Support power studies (e.g. load flow, short circuit).
• Develop client relationships to assist in expanding the business.
• Lead and contribute to proposals for new work.

Qualifications:

• BS degree and typically 15+ years of related professional experience. An advanced degree may be preferred at this level. 
• PE (Professional Engineer) License required.
• CAD/CAE training and familiarity.
• Experience in, or familiarity with, DC Traction Power design and the design of transformer substations Medium to Low voltage, Low Voltage (480V) Motor Control Centers, and Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems.
• Review of shop drawings and design submittals by contractors and consultants.
• Developing and executing test procedures for electrical equipment and cables.
• Inspections of electrical systems on railway infrastructure, including stations, substations, guideways, tunnels, yards.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$149,900.00 - $269,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!