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About the Role

Provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of traction power systems across a large-scale light rail program. Lead the development of safe, reliable, and efficient electrification solutions while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams, project stakeholders, and client representatives. Serve as a subject matter expert for traction power systems, helping to guide design decisions, manage technical risks, and ensure successful project outcomes throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of traction power systems, including traction power substations (TPSS), overhead contact systems (OCS), and associated power distribution infrastructure
Act as the technical lead for traction power engineering activities, ensuring designs meet project requirements, industry standards, and client expectations
Develop and oversee TPSS designs, including equipment selection, system architecture, layouts, protection schemes, and interface requirements
Lead power system analyses and studies, including load flow, short-circuit, voltage regulation, harmonics, fault coordination, and system reliability assessments
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers, supporting professional development and best engineering practices
Manage technical coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including track, civil, structural, stations, signaling, communications, utilities, and systems integration disciplines
Lead coordination with utility providers and external stakeholders to establish power supply strategies, service connections, and interface agreements
Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, reports, specifications, and technical documentation
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks related to traction power systems throughout design and delivery phases
Lead design reviews, interdisciplinary workshops, constructability assessments, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices, including AREMA, IEEE, NFPA, and local authority requirements
Direct the development of grounding and bonding systems, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) strategies, system protection schemes, and safety-critical design elements
Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations, vendor reviews, and equipment acceptance processes
Provide technical support during construction, testing, commissioning, system integration, and handover activities
Collaborate closely with client representatives and project leadership teams, providing technical input to support informed decision-making and program delivery
Contribute to project planning, resource forecasting, schedule development, and engineering budget management activities

Requirements

10+ years of experience in traction power, rail electrification, or power systems engineering within transit, rail, or major infrastructure sectors
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
Extensive experience in the design and delivery of traction power systems, including TPSS, OCS, and associated railway power infrastructure
Strong knowledge of power system modeling and analysis, including load flow, fault studies, protection coordination, and system performance evaluations
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate complex technical interfaces across large-scale projects
Experience managing technical design activities through multiple project phases, from concept development through commissioning
Strong understanding of rail electrification standards, industry practices, and regulatory requirements, including AREMA, IEEE, NFPA, and applicable state or local standards
Expertise in grounding and bonding, system protection, EMC, and safety requirements for electrified railway systems
Experience working directly with transit agencies, public-sector clients, utilities, contractors, and other external stakeholders
Experience within client-facing or embedded delivery environments is highly desirable
Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality technical solutions within demanding project environment

Skills

Traction Power Engineering
Rail Electrification
Power Systems Engineering
TPSS Design
OCS Design
Power System Analysis
Load Flow Studies
Short-Circuit Studies
Voltage Regulation Studies
Harmonics Analysis
Fault Coordination
System Reliability Assessment
Grounding and Bonding Systems
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
System Protection Schemes
Safety-Critical Design
AREMA Standards
IEEE Standards
NFPA Standards
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Project Planning
Resource Forecasting
Schedule Development
Budget Management

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Benefits

Personal and group performance bonuses
401k
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid holidays
PTO
Parental leave
Company paid life insurance

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, providing engineering, management, and development services.
We support multisector project work in over 150 countries.
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants.
Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work.
We foster a collaborative environment where ambitions are united with ours, and employees can shape their story.
Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.
We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status.