We are seeking a Traction Power Engineer to join our team in Austin, Texas, supporting a major, high-profile transit program that will transform mobility and connectivity across the city. Based within the client’s office, you will work in a fully integrated delivery environment on a complex, urban rail corridor program.

In this role, you will support the design and delivery of traction power systems across a large-scale light rail program. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrification solutions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate power systems within the broader rail and station environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Deliver designs for traction power systems, including substations, overhead contact systems (OCS), and power distribution networks

• Contribute to the development of Traction Power Substation (TPSS) designs, including layouts, equipment selection, and system configuration

• Undertake power system analysis and modelling, including load flow, voltage drop, and system resilience assessments

• Coordinate closely with track, civil, structural, and systems teams, ensuring integrated design solutions

• Support coordination across key system interfaces, including signaling, communications, utilities, and station systems

• Assist with utility coordination and power supply interfaces, working with local providers to define supply points and connections

• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and operational requirements, as well as applicable codes and standards

• Contribute to grounding and bonding design, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and system protection strategies

• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering activities

• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications, reports, and design documentation

• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for traction power systems

• Collaborate within the client-embedded team, supporting coordination and decision-making in a fast-paced delivery environment

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative engineer with experience in rail electrification:

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  7+ years of experience in traction power or rail electrification design within transit or infrastructure sectors

• BSc / MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months

• Experience in traction power systems design, including TPSS, OCS, and associated power systems

• Strong understanding of power system modelling and analysis, including load calculations and system performance

• Familiarity with rail electrification standards and best practices (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, local/state requirements)

• Experience working within multidisciplinary rail design environments, coordinating across systems and infrastructure interfaces

• Understanding of grounding and bonding, protection systems, and safety requirements for electrified railways

• Experience in client-facing or embedded delivery teams is preferred

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

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  Full-time Austin-based, embedded within the client team

• Relocation support may be available for candidates looking to move to Austin

• Opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation infrastructure program with long-term impact on how the city moves and grows