Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Client / Engagement: California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) Location: Sacramento, California (on-site), up to 50% travel Salary Range: $120,000-$200,000 (based on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Jaquith Consulting Group is looking for a Project Engineer, Traction Power and Medium Voltage (Track Engineer) to provide engineering leadership for traction power, medium voltage distribution, and auxiliary power systems on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Program. The position covers 25kV AC traction power systems, traction power substations, switching and paralleling stations, utility interconnection facilities, traction power SCADA, protective relay systems, power transformers, high and medium voltage switchgear, grounding and bonding, traction return, auxiliary power substations, medium voltage distribution networks, wayside power distribution, emergency and standby power, UPS systems, and electrical metering and monitoring.
In this role, the Project Track Engineer leads technical review of traction power studies, protection schemes, load flow analyses, short circuit and grounding studies, equipment specifications, construction packages, contractor submittals, shop drawings, calculation packages, and test procedures. The position coordinates engineering interfaces with OCS, signaling, communications, SCADA, stations, maintenance facilities, civil works, track, operations, and maintenance; supports utility coordination and Authority Having Jurisdiction approvals; and provides engineering oversight during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization.
Reporting to the Project Manager, Traction Power and Medium Voltage, the Project Track Engineer supplies the Program with verified electrical engineering deliverables, documented field engineering resolutions, and the technical evidence required to support energization readiness, system acceptance, and entry into revenue service. The position is based in Sacramento, California, with travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment.
What You'll Do
Lead engineering coordination and technical oversight for traction power, medium voltage, and auxiliary power systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, energization, and operational handover
Coordinate engineering interfaces between traction power, OCS, signaling, communications, SCADA, stations, maintenance facilities, civil works, track, operations, and maintenance teams
Lead technical review of traction power studies, protection schemes, load flow analyses, short circuit studies, grounding studies, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design deliverables
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, calculation packages, test procedures, and engineering documentation
Provide engineering support for 25kV AC traction power systems, traction power substations, switching and paralleling stations, utility interconnection facilities, and traction power SCADA systems
Provide engineering support for protective relay systems, power transformers, high and medium voltage switchgear, grounding and bonding systems, traction return systems, and power monitoring systems
Provide engineering support for medium voltage distribution networks, station and maintenance facility power, wayside power distribution, ring main units, distribution transformers, motor control centers, emergency and standby power, UPS systems, low voltage distribution, and electrical metering
Review engineering deliverables associated with substations, cable routes, duct banks, equipment shelters, and corridor-wide distribution infrastructure
Coordinate electrical power interfaces supporting signaling, communications, train control, station, maintenance facility, security, and operational control center systems
Support utility coordination for transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution service connections, including service applications, interconnection agreements, load studies, protection coordination reviews, and energization authorizations
Provide technical support for statutory, regulatory, and Authority Having Jurisdiction approvals, and support preparation of responses to regulator comments, permit conditions, and inspection findings
Monitor construction of substations, utility interconnections, medium voltage distribution systems, and wayside electrical infrastructure, and conduct field inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and standards
Support resolution of field issues, design changes, RFIs, utility conflicts, site access constraints, and construction sequencing challenges
Provide technical leadership for electrical safety, outage planning, energization readiness, commissioning readiness, and operational handover programs
Support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, protective relay testing, transformer testing, switchgear testing, SCADA verification, and trial running
Support defect resolution, corrective actions, punch-list closure, final system acceptance, revenue service demonstration, and operational readiness
What You Need
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience delivering traction power, electrical infrastructure, utility, medium voltage, or rail systems projects
Minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience on major transportation, utility, energy, or infrastructure programs
Demonstrated experience supporting traction power and electrical systems from design through construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and final acceptance
Strong experience reviewing engineering calculations, technical studies, specifications, and construction documentation
Strong working knowledge of traction power systems, medium voltage distribution systems, substations, protective relays, utility interfaces, and railway electrical infrastructure
Experience coordinating contractors, utilities, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Experience reviewing protection schemes, load flow analyses, short circuit studies, and grounding studies
Experience supporting utility coordination, interconnection, and energization authorization activities
Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and electrical commissioning programs
Strong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Availability for travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment
Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure; additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of licensure
Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)
Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European high-speed rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programs
Experience delivering 25kV AC traction power systems
Experience supporting traction power substations, auxiliary power substations, switching stations, and utility interconnections
Experience with electrical SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, and integrated railway power management systems
Experience supporting substation construction, wayside equipment installation, energization planning, and commissioning programs
Experience supporting integrated testing, revenue service demonstration, and entry into revenue service activities
Jaquith Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.