Traction Power Engineer

AECOM
Philadelphia
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 95,000 - 125,000 annuallyFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Attention to detail","Teamwork","Ability to learn"]

Design and support the analysis of DC/AC traction power distribution systems for railways, light rail, and other electrified transportation networks. Partner with senior engineers on substations, overhead catenary (OCS), and third rail systems, including electrical schematics and power system calculations. Assist with technical reports, construction documents, field inspections, testing/commissioning support, and as-built documentation while ensuring compliance with standards such as NESC and IEEE.

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Job Summary

Design and support the analysis of DC/AC traction power distribution systems for railways, light rail, and other electrified transportation networks. Partner with senior engineers on substations, overhead catenary (OCS), and third rail systems, including electrical schematics and power system calculations. Assist with technical reports, construction documents, field inspections, testing/commissioning support, and as-built documentation while ensuring compliance with standards such as NESC and IEEE.
Location: Philadelphia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist senior engineers in the design and analysis of traction power distribution systems, including substations, OCS, and third rail systems.
  • •Support development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation).
  • •Perform calculations for voltage drop, current flow, and traction power system performance.
  • •Help prepare technical reports, specifications, construction documents, and as-built drawings and documentation.
  • •Conduct field inspections and support testing/commissioning of traction power equipment while maintaining accurate project records.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 95,000 - 125,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience (or demonstrated equivalency).
  • •Understanding of electrical power systems, circuit analysis, and electrical theory.
  • •Familiarity with AC and DC power concepts.
  • •Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • •Knowledge of traction power load flow/simulation and power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM Power Tools).
Experience:4+ yearsRailwayTransitElectrified transportation
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeamworkAbility to learn
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)Valid US Driver’s License
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADMicroStationCADETAPSKM Power ToolsTrainETRAXOpenpowernetMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointNESCIEEE

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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