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Job Description:

Parsons Corporation is seeking to hire a Junior-Mid Level Electrical/Traction Power Engineer . In this role, you will get to support infrastructure projects in the rail and transit industry, and in particular, projects related to traction power and electrical system design.

What You'll Be Doing:

The selected candidate will assist in the design for traction power substation enclosures, site plans duct banks and ground grids for mass transit applications, including commuter rail, high-capacity mass transit and light rail. This work would include creating and modifying specifications as well as creating substation plan and profile drawings, single line diagrams, schematics and conduit and wire schedules.

Many assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications using mainly Microstation with 3D modeling. Willingness to travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• May function as discipline Engineer on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.
• Assist in technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract.
• Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops operation and maintenance plans; develops standard operating procedures; prepares O & M manuals and may conduct on-site training of personnel.
• Develop substation site plans along with ductbank and cable plans.
• Conducts surveys, studies, and site investigations.
• Confers with power company personnel and power consumers and suggests methods to eliminate sources of power leakage.
• Maintains affiliation with professional societies including NACE International, ASTM, AWWA, IEEE, APTA and others to keep abreast of current technologies. Understanding of related standards, practices and guidelines is required.
• Recommends and prepares technical papers.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) required.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT), with intent to obtain Professional Engineer License.
• The electrical engineer shall be experienced in, or be familiar 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.
• Experience in the EV field would be a bonus but not required.
• The electrical engineer shall be willing and able to perform inspections of electrical systems in aerial structures, building, above and underground Passenger stations and underground structures.
• Each candidate considered shall have the physical ability to access any structure type and perform a hand-on inspection if required. The work requires working around ballasted tracks and substation sites on uneven terrain.

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:

$24.18 - $49.90

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!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

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!