Discipline Lead - Traction Power

AECOM
Philadelphia
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 190,000 - 235,000 annuallyFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Written and verbal communication","Attention to detail","Ability to learn quickly"]

Lead traction power engineering work for AC/DC rail electrification projects, managing design and delivery of traction power distribution systems including substations, overhead catenary (OCS), and third rail. Define discipline standards, QA/QC, and review electrical schematics and layouts. Perform advanced power system studies (load flow, short circuit, grounding/bonding, harmonics), provide technical leadership in testing and commissioning, and collaborate with clients and other engineering disciplines while supporting proposal development.

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Discipline Lead - Traction Power

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Job Summary

Lead traction power engineering work for AC/DC rail electrification projects, managing design and delivery of traction power distribution systems including substations, overhead catenary (OCS), and third rail. Define discipline standards, QA/QC, and review electrical schematics and layouts. Perform advanced power system studies (load flow, short circuit, grounding/bonding, harmonics), provide technical leadership in testing and commissioning, and collaborate with clients and other engineering disciplines while supporting proposal development.
Location: Philadelphia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist management with the design and analysis of AC and DC traction power distribution systems (substations, OCS, third rail).
  • •Lead traction power distribution design and delivery, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and discipline standards.
  • •Oversee and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts; direct technical direction and approvals.
  • •Direct advanced traction power studies including load-flow, short circuit, grounding/bonding, and harmonic analysis.
  • •Provide technical leadership for testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and preparation of technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 190,000 - 235,000 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsPaid LeaveRetirementEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related) plus 10 years of related experience (or equivalent).
  • •Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • •Experience in traction power design with demonstrated leadership across project teams.
  • •Experience leading traction power work for major transit clients (e.g., SEPTA, Amtrak, WMATA, NJ Transit, PATH).
  • •Ability to help manage discipline budgets, staffing, and technical risk across multiple concurrent projects.
Experience:10+ yearsRailwaysLight rail transitElectrified transportationTraction powerAC/DC traction power design
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringWritten and verbal communicationAttention to detailAbility to learn quickly
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Certifications:PMP
Languages:English
Tech Stack:OpenPowerNetETRAXTrainETAPSKMElectrical schematicsWiring diagramsLoad-flow simulationPower system studiesHarmonic analysis

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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