Traction Power Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Boston, United Kingdom Network Rail Consulting Full time
Traction Power Systems Engineer

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail - the owner and operator of Britain's mainline rail system.

Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management and maintenance, and system integration.

Our work is driven forward by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The Opportunity with NRC

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, we have a unique opportunity for a Engineering professional to join our team as a Power Systems Engineer.

Working with our East Coast team (Boston and New York), the successful person will provide consultant advisory services in the field of traction power, overhead catenary/third rail systems, and electrification. You will be supporting our clients with proven maintenance, inspection and renewal techniques, asset management process and data improvement, developing asset policies, and supporting the trial and implementation of proven asset reliability initiatives.

Boston is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the US and offers an excellent lifestyle with a great quality of life. It is famous globally for their Fall season which sees a vibrant display of autumnal foliage across the city's many green spaces.

Key Accountabilities
  • Direct support to our clients in an operational railway/railroad, subway/metro, and light rail power systems engineering and maintenance environments
  • Build strong client relationships
  • Working closely with our clients to evaluate and identify improvement opportunities relating to, but not limited to:
    • Power systems maintenance, inspections and renewals techniques;
    • asset management processes and asset data;
    • innovative solutions to improve asset reliability;
    • work prioritization and work management processes.
  • Providing support to our client with the implementation of power systems engineering and maintenance improvement initiatives
  • Participate in, or lead, technical investigations into systems and equipment failure, or malfunction, as required by our clients
  • Analysis of asset failure data and available defect information to identify potential failure modes to inform the clients' asset policies and potential asset reliability improvement plans
  • Writing professional reports, delivering presentations, and representing the NRC brand to all of our clients
  • Undertake all activities in a safe environment and in accordance with NRC operating procedures

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications
  • US Professional Engineer qualification or equivalent UK Incorporated Engineer (IEng) (desirable)
  • Affiliation with a relevant membership body or organization
  • Knowledge of technical, safety and performance standards relating to power systems engineering
  • Demonstrable experience in traction power, overhead catenary/third rail systems, and associated maintenance, inspections and renewals techniques
  • Demonstrable experience in identifying current innovations and/or employing the latest technology to improve the condition of traction power systems and associated equipment
  • Knowledge of asset data management, such as Enterprise Asset Management systems (EAMS) for managing asset information and work management (desirable)
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and organization skills

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow and share global best practice with local clients.

We offer benefits such as:
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
  • Generous vacation leave entitlement
  • 401K with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible working opportunities

Apply

Sound interesting? Apply to this vacancy today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application at the right time.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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