Traction Power Project Engineer

Title: Traction Power Project Engineer
Location:  OR - Tualatin
Duration: 8 months
 
Position Overview 
 
The Project Engineer is responsible for the production and development of contract engineering deliverables together with all other associated documentation, calculations and drawings. In this key position , you will play a vital role in the safe and timely completion of engineering deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget ensuring all safety, quality and environmental requirements are met. The Project Engineer, in performing his role, will be required to work closely with the Project Manager(s) and Commercial Project Manager(s) to ensure an integrated engineering solution is presented to the Customer. This will extend to working and interfacing with our external approved suppliers and or other third parties as appropriate to produce a homogeneous solution. 
 
Areas of Responsibility 
Produce fully compliant Engineering designs that meet the requirements of the contract 
Implement most economical Engineering design methodology 
Act as a Requirements Contributor in the Requirements Management (RM) process 
Provide support to the Engineering team that covers cross discipline work streams to provide an integrated solution for the customer 
Ensure that any sub-contracted Engineering design work is awarded and managed in a professional, cost effective manner 
Management of interdisciplinary Engineering designs i.e. TPSS, OCS, Civils, SCADA, Telecoms etc. 
Assist with the development of Bid estimates and documentation for new opportunities 
Ensure productive and cost effective use of technical resources to achieve company targets, margins and profit 
Ensure that all Engineering designs are in accordance with the customers’ approval processes 
Understand primary interfaces, Engineering design drivers and stakeholders on projects that will influence the technical Engineering design 
Ensure sufficient resources are obtained in a timely manner to meet programme commitments 
Positively influence Engineering design and construction safety performance and aims for zero accidents 
Support the project commercial process with the Commercial Manager and ensure all Engineering design change requests are processed on time 
Produce and issue project progress and KPI reports as required 
Review project based risk registers and report on changes in commercial risk and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to eliminate or mitigate the risks 
Maintain effective communications with all project participants to ensure contract delivery 
Ensure that all project Engineering designs are compliant with all applicable standards including, but not limited to, ANSI / IEEE and NEMA standards 
Take an active role in the local coaching of junior /less experienced staff to ensure the developmental needs of both the individual and the business are met 
Develop synergy between projects to offer services to Customers that are both innovative and value for money 
Ability to apply technical knowledge in analyzing problems and creating innovative solutions. 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
Ability to work on own initiative. 
Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritize and manage your time effectively. 
Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments 
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT, Factory Integration Testing (FIT) and Field / Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as required. 
Willingness to travel across the USA 
Undertake lessons learnt exercises to maintain value 
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (minimum) 
Master of Science (MSc) degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (preferred) 
 
Knowledge & Experience: 
Professional Engineer (PE) qualified in any US state (preferred) 
Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Design or Project Engineer within the Rail Electrification market 
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience of AC and / or DC rail electrification schemes, particularly distribution assets 
Proficient in discipline specific ANSI / IEEE and NEMA standards 
Experience within a contracting or manufacturer industry 
Proven safety management knowledge 
Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
Good communication and inter personal skills and be able to effectively communicate and report at all levels 
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of and experience with the following Siemens products is an advantage: 
8DA10, 8DA11 and 8DA12 Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS) 
Sitras® TCR thyristor rectifier 
Sitras® REC diode rectifier 
Sitras® DSG DC switchgear 
Sitras® PRO DC micro-processor protection relay 
Sitras® SCD short-circuiting device 
Sitras® SCS station controller 
 
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience designing control circuitry for similar products than those listed above is an advantage 
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Visio) 
Proficient in Solidworks Electricals or AutoCAD Electrical 
Specific Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities for this Post: 
Accept a personal responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions 
Take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could have an environmental impact 
Ensure compliance with the business procedures relative to their position 
Follow emergency procedures 
Wear approved protective clothing and use safety equipment when required by health and safety regulations 
Use all equipment provided safely - notify local management of any observed deficiencies or defects as soon as they become apparent 
Inform management of any changes in materials, plant or processes and of any new materials, plant or processes which become apparent in the course of work that may impact on safety or the environment 
Inform management of any potential items that could improve Siemens environmental performance 
Immediately inform management of any observed hazards, injuries or dangerous occurrences, which become apparent during work 
Stop work when instructed to do so and only resume or commence work when instructed it is safe to do so 
Report all safety and environmental incidents and accidents 
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