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Electrical Power Engineer, Rail + Transit

T.Y. Lin International
life insurance, paid time off
United States, New York, New York
Mar 13, 2025
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary Join us at TYLin as an Electrical Power Engineer and be at the forefront of revolutionizing rail travel for millions across America. Your role will embody our mission to connect people, places, and ideas, leaving an indelible mark on the future of transportation. We seek safety-conscious, innovative minds ready to infuse 'spark' into captivating rail transit projects. Bring your creativity and technical expertise to power the next generation of transformative journeys. Join us in shaping the future of travel with innovation, safety, and connectivity at its core. This position will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and modifying drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs; and monitor work related to transit facilities and the traction power system. The Power Engineer will work collaboratively with a team of Engineers and Specialists across rail disciplines (Engineering, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators. As a member of the Rail and Transit team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects. You will be supported by leadership to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment. Responsibilities & Qualifications Responsibilities Managing and coordinating capital projects related to power systems. Prepare electrical design packages according to specific guidelines, conforming to client standards, and compliant with applicable design standards, building, and energy codes. Design, Construction and Commissioning of medium voltage Power Systems within the Transit System environment, considering system safety, reliability and efficiency. Implementing testing, commissioning and cut-over programs for brown field project, modifying existing systems ensuring they operate safely. Developing and managing the preventative maintenance programs for the traction power equipment and systems, which includes setting and monitoring performance targets, updating the program to meet changing and new standards as well as internal scheduling requirements. Developing and managing construction and professional service contracts with consultants and other service contractors; Delivering electrification engineering (design and consultancy) specifications. Provide technical support for procurement, construction and testing and commissioning. Interface with Designers and Engineers from other disciplines. Managing electrification engineering input to multi-disciplinary railway engineering (design and consultancy) projects. Developing cost estimate, design program, work scope, resource planning & schedule, reporting and forecasting. Strong leadership & direction of allocated resource & tasks. Mentoring, developing, and training of junior staff. Other duties as assigned/required. Qualifications An Engineering degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited University. Minimum of 10 years continuous experience in electrification detailed design, construction & project management and design consultancy. PE license is preferred. Previous experience in Rail & Transit projects is a must. Knowledge of medium voltage electrical design. Knowledge of load flow and fault current analysis. Software: knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Agi32, Revit (preferred), AECOsim (preferred), SKM Power Tools (preferred). Knowledge of Vehicle Electrification Systems preferred. Knowledge of local, state, and national codes. Good leadership and organization skills, a self-starter. Technical report and specification writing abilities are a requirement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions. Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges. High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way. Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence. Additional Information TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$87,800 - $175,000 annually for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.