Senior Electrical Engineer - Traction Power

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Job Description:

Ready to launch your career in Rail & Transportation! Parsons will help you to build your career on complex Rail and Transit Systems construction projects that will have a huge impact on the local community in Vancouver, Canada. We are looking for an amazingly talented Senior Electrical Engineer - Traction Power to join our team!

In this role you will Performs a variety of engineering tasks related to the rail and transit system design, development, integration, operation and maintenance of complex technology systems. Applies extensive experience and background to provide analyses and assessments of Traction electrification systems includes incoming AC utility feeds and medium voltage AC power distribution, AC and DC traction power substations, power rail system, overhead contact systems (OCS), and related automated monitoring and control systems requirements, processes, and methodologies enabling total rail and transit system integration and performance while meeting cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Considered a recognized authority within the company.

Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs complex engineering tasks related to the rail and transit system design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems.

• Applies extensive experience and background to provide analyses and assessments of Traction electrification includes incoming AC utility feeds and medium voltage AC power distribution, AC and DC traction power substations, power rail system, overhead contact systems (OCS) and related automated monitoring and control systems requirements, processes, and methodologies enabling total rail and transit system integration and performance while meeting cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Considered a recognized authority within the company.

• Perform electrical system analysis and calculations including load flow, short circuit, harmonics, arc flash, P&C, and grounding system, etc. Experience with simulation tools.

• Design substations, medium voltage and low voltage power distribution, motor control centers and standby generator backup power system, including distribution equipment layouts, transformer and equipment sizing, UPS and standby generator sizing, load calculations, lighting, and single-line diagrams and fire alarm and detection system.

• Assess earthing, bonding, stray current and corrosion control, and lightning protection systems, ensuring compliance with applicable international standards and project requirements.

• Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

• Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, system integration, system assurance, and project management) to ensure seamless system integration and resolve design conflicts.

• Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials used in the system.

• Conduct thorough technical reviews of engineering drawings, calculations specifications, and material submittals from contractors, and perform technical bid analyses.

• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documentations.

• Prepare technical review reports, comment registers, presentations, and recommendations in support of project delivery.

• Conduct independent field investigations and field review, and collect data to support design work and anticipate potential challenges with proactive solutions.

• Provide engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawings, requests for clarification, requests for deviation, testing reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings, witnessing manufacturer’s factory testing, etc.

• Provides technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.

• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering-related matters.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 10+ years of related work experience. Professional Engineer registration with EGBC required.

• Proficiency in PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $83,700 - $155,400

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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