Sr. Electrical Engineer

The ideal candidate will be expected to possess extensive experience in battery electric vehicle/bus charging systems and in electrical engineering designs using AUTOCAD, scope and specification development, equipment troubleshooting and testing. This includes medium and low voltage switchgears/switchboards, MCCs and starters, microprocessor, electro-mechanical relays, transformers (dry & oil), UPS, batteries, AC/DC systems, automatic transfer switches, generators, lighting and lighting control systems, voltage regulators, cables, and others. The role will also require up to 50% field work throughout various locations in the DC, MD and VA area to WMATAs facilities to witness testing of electrical equipment. The position will require traveling to manufacturers facilities throughout the US. This position will require evening and night work with little to no notice. Among other tasks, the candidate will be responsible for the review of WMATA design criteria, directive and standard drawings, consultants/contractors electrical designs and installation, and developing preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) procedures. This includes coordinating field surveys and assessing existing power systems to support new design and installation efforts. In addition, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of NFPA 70, 70B, 130, IEEE, and ANSI/NETA ATS & MTS.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in electrical/power engineering

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical/traction engineering, particularly in design and maintenance related functions.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver's License
• RWP Certification Level 2, within six (6) months of hire and maintained for the duration of time in the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized in electrical Power engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions WMATA
• compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia) is preferred.

Medical Group

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as the electrical/power systems engineer and is responsible for designing and overseeing the review and coordination of all electrical designs, plans and specifications required for WMATA s rapid rail and bus transit system.

Job Duties

• Works with Authority electrical engineers, Power maintenance, contractors, and consultants. In coordination with the Consultant and electrical staff, develops, reviews, and updates Electrical/traction power engineering standards, including design criteria, specifications, and drawings.
• Reviews project design drawings, specifications, and computations developed by contractors and Section Designers for electrical systems equipment such as switchgear, transformers, programable logic control, grounding, lighting, electrical panels, power control components, motors, pumps, fans, escalators, and cables.
• Reviews project design drawings, specifications and computations developed by contractors and Section Designers for traction power systems equipment such as AC/DC switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, electrical panels, cathodic protection, heating systems, grounding system and emergency trip stations.
• Develops design and installation documents for bid. Prepares and presents accurate engineering reports on facilities and systems.
• Initiates and manages design projects for electrical/traction power system installations in support of the WMATA rail and bus systems.
• Develops new Preventive Maintenance Instructions (PMIs) or updates existing PMIs for electrical/traction power equipment. Develops and Reviews recommendations for tests and control procedures for prime electrical equipment.
• Acts as primary point of contact within WMATA for matters pertaining to electrical/traction power systems.
• Supports coordination efforts for the development of utility electrical service for the provision of electrical service for new rail operations and for updating existing systems.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview