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About the Role

The Traction Power Engineer plans, develops, manages, and coordinates engineering, technical, and project-related activities for rail transit construction projects.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee traction power engineering activities to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements from design through construction, testing, and commissioning.
Provide technical support for construction efforts, including design interpretation, construction methods, and resolution of design conflicts.
Manage traction power design and integration with base design to ensure functionality and agency acceptance.
Coordinate traction power design, procurement, installation, and testing requirements with QA/QC plans.
Ensure traction power design work is scheduled and executed timely.
Provide accurate and complete scopes of work to traction power engineering subcontractors.
On design-build projects, ensure design development stays within bid confines to avoid scope creep.
Manage traction power subcontract(s), including schedule reviews and approval of billings and change proposals.
Support Construction Managers in developing installation plans and commenting on adherence to project requirements.
Develop traction power CDRL requirements, including submittals for product data, design, test procedures, test reports, O&M Manuals, and training materials.
Produce correspondence such as letters, RFIs, and transmittals.
Review change order drawings and specifications; develop, track, and assist with negotiating proposals and change orders.
Ensure labor tracking is coordinated between accounting and construction.
Assist in bid preparation, including take-offs, requests for pricing, project setup, quality control, and design reviews.
Review, analyze, and resolve field construction problems and discrepancies related to design.
Advise Project Manager of schedule conflicts and problems, and work with field supervision to resolve them.
Support monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assist in developing cost improvement methods.
Manage closeout documentation required for final acceptance.
Ensure timely procurement and delivery of traction power equipment.
Manage testing and commissioning of traction power systems and support agency's integrated systems testing.
Establish and maintain effective business relationships with the agency, prime contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Attend meetings as required.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of traction power/power distribution systems/engineering experience.
Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a rail transit environment.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
Ability to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
The ability to effectively interact with both customers and employees.
The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team.
The ability to successfully execute decisions.
The ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, cost and schedule controls.
Works indoors and outdoors at construction sites.
Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
Sits, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.
May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
May be exposed to loud noise.
Willing to travel.

Skills

Traction power engineering
Power distribution systems
Construction industry practices
Design interpretation
Construction methods
QA/QC plans
Microsoft Office suite
Cost controls
Schedule controls

Location

Construction sites

Work Type

Full-time
Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Experience Level

5+ years of traction power/power distribution systems/engineering experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management
Extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered in lieu of a degree
Electrical PE preferred

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $200,000 total compensation

Benefits

Local Union #3 Pension (vested after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

About the Company

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States.
With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project.
As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.
RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider.
With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company.
We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.
We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.