SCE is seeking a Jr. Electrical Design Engineer with experience in communications and power systems design to join our engineering team in NY. The successful candidate will support senior engineers in the planning, analysis, and reviews of design documents for railroad infrastructure, including stations, traction power substations and related distribution systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the preparation of electrical design drawings, calculations, and technical specifications for traction power substations and associated systems.
- Support development of one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, grounding plans, and conduit routing drawings.
- Perform basic electrical engineering calculations such as load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and equipment sizing under supervision of senior engineers.
- Review project drawings, contract documents, and technical specifications to ensure consistency with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineers during design development.
- Assist with preparation of design packages for submission at various project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages).
- Support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), submittal reviews, and engineering clarifications during construction phase support.
- Participate in field visits and site inspections to verify existing conditions and support design validation activities.
- Maintain organized engineering documentation consistent with company quality procedures and client requirements.
- Provide technical support to project managers and senior engineers throughout the design lifecycle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in electrical engineering design (rail/transit, power distribution, or infrastructure projects preferred).
- Understanding of electrical fundamentals related to power systems, substations, grounding, and protection concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards such as NEC, IEEE, and NESC.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MTA experience is highly preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward licensure.
- Experience supporting rail and transit electrification or utility substation design projects.
- Exposure to traction power systems, Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS), or DC distribution preferred.
- Familiarity with AREMA guidelines and transit agency standards.
- Experience with electrical analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower is a plus.
