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Job ID: 19481

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

$150000 - $200000 / year

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Traction Electrification Engineer (TPSS/OCS) with a minimum of (5) years experience for the St. Clair County Metrolink Extension Systems project located in St. Clair County, IL. The traction electrification scope of the project includes the supply, installation, and testing of traction power substations and an overhead catenary system.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

+ Plan, coordinate, oversee, manage traction power engineering activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements from design through construction, testing, and commissioning of the project.

+ Provide technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews.

+ Manage traction power design and integration with the base design developed by the engineer of record such that there are no scope gaps and the systems are functional and acceptable to the agency.

+ Coordinate traction power design, procurement, installation and testing requirements and compliance to the needs of the Contract QA/QC plans in concert with QA/QC manager.

+ Ensure traction power design work is scheduled and executed timely to meet project needs.

+ Ensure that accurate and complete scopes of work are provided to traction power engineering subcontractors as it pertains to the work being performed by LKCNT.

+ On design-build projects, ensure that design development stays within the confines of how the project was bid such that any unnecessary scope creep is avoided.

+ Manage traction power subcontract(s) including performing schedule reviews and reviews and approval of all billings and change proposals.

+ Support Construction Managers in the development of installation plans and provide comments as to adherence to project requirements.

+ Develop traction power CDRL requirements including product data, design, test procedures, test reports, O&M Manuals & Training Material submittals.

+ Produce correspondence such as letters, RFI’s, transmittals.

+ Review change order drawings and specifications; develop, track and assist with negotiating proposals and change orders.

+ Ensure labor tracking is coordinated and controlled between accounting and construction.

+ Assist in preparation of bids, including assisting with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks.

+ 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 schedule conflicts.

+ Support/assist with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assist with development of new methods to improve costs.

+ Manage closeout documentation required to be submitted/approved to achieve final acceptance.

+ Ensure timely procurement and delivery of traction power equipment in support of the schedule.

+ Manage testing and commissioning of traction power systems and provide support to the agency’s integrated systems testing as required.

+ Ensure that an effective business relationship is established and maintained with the agency, prime contractor, subcontractors and suppliers.

+ Attend meetings as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

+ A minimum of 5 years of traction power/power distribution systems/engineering experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a rail transit environment.

+ Preferably an Electrical PE with a good knowledge of current code and standards requirements for electrical work.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)

+ Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

+ Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

+ 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.

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