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Early Career Traction Power Design… at WSP in the U.S. · New York
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeNew York, NY$70k–$96k/yr
Skills
power distribution designtraction power system studiesacdc electrified railway systemsoverhead contactthird rail systemsmicrostationautocadmicrosoft officetechnical specification writingvendor bid evaluationtestingcommissioninginstallationcutover supportengineer in training certificationprioritization
Job Description
Summary: WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking an Early Career Traction Power Design Engineer. The role involves developing design approaches for traction power systems, preparing system studies, and coordinating project designs while adhering to technical policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects
- Under general supervision develop design approaches and concepts for projects including Power Distribution Design for Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail, and High Speed Rail, utilizing overhead contact or third rail systems
- Prepare Traction Power System studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems
- Develop and review designs and technical specifications, meeting quality standards
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Develop design/engineering cost estimates
- Assist project managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings
- Perform site investigations in substations and other wayside infrastructure
- Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
- Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports
- Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection
- Commissioning of Traction Power Distribution Systems and Equipment
- Good written and verbal communications skills and understanding of the English language
- Experience in a MicroStation and AutoCAD design environment for the development of Traction Power System design drawings
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Immediate availability to work in the US
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
Required Skills: Power Distribution Design, Traction Power System Studies, AC, DC Electrified Railway Systems, Overhead Contact, Third Rail Systems, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Technical Specification Writing, Vendor Bid Evaluation, Testing, Commissioning, Installation, Cutover Support, Engineer in Training Certification, Prioritization
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Retirement savings, Paid sick leave, Paid vacation (or other personal time), Paid parental leave, Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings