Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's 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.
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.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's 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.
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.
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.
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