Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling)

Company: Tekaccel Inc
Location: Fontana
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical or Signaling) Location: Oakland, CA

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Duration: 2 Years

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Railway Integration Electrical or Signaling) with extensive experience in railway systems design. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in cable routing, wayside electrical/signaling designs, and subsystem integration within railway environments. This role requires a proactive individual who can immediately contribute to an ongoing project with minimal learning curve.

Key Responsibilities: Develop railway installation designs, ensuring compliance with contract, system requirements, and local electrical regulations.
Oversee cable routing within technical rooms and along the track system, managing filling ratios and proposing new pathways as needed.
Coordinate interface management between engineering installation and technological systems/subsystems.
Act as a bridge between site personnel and the engineering team, ensuring synergy between design and field requirements.
Identify critical design challenges and propose mitigation strategies.
Represent the Installation Engineering team and justify design decisions to clients.
Utilize AutoCAD and Bluebeam for interface definitions and design strategy execution.

Required Skills & Experience: 5-10 years of experience in railway engineering design, particularly in construction and installation design.
Strong understanding of cable routing and integration between substations, equipment rooms, and other railway subsystems.
Experience working with brownfield railway projects is a plus.
Ability to survey field locations and gather information on existing infrastructure.
Expertise in sizing pathways and raceways while considering existing conditions and filling ratios.
Familiarity with Requirement Traceability Matrix and Interface Registers tools.
Experience in managing contractor and sub-contractor design activities.
Previous construction experience is a plus.
Ability to work in deadline-driven environments and quickly adapt to changing project priorities.

Technical & Soft Skills: Must-Have Skills: AutoCAD & Bluebeam proficiency
Railway wayside electrical/signaling design experience
Cable routing knowledge
Understanding of railway subsystems (Civil, Electrical, Signaling, Communications, etc.)
Knowledge of various railway cable types
Familiarity with wayside signaling installation
Experience with railway wayside equipment
Signaling knowledge in EI or CBTC systems

Soft Skills: Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Excellent team collaboration and communication abilities
Ability to adapt to project demands and problem-solve efficiently
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Education & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical background)

Language Requirements: Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Additional Notes from Hiring Manager (Hitachi): Candidates must have hands-on experience in design, not just theoretical knowledge.
Ideal candidates will have worked on cable routing from electrical substations to equipment rooms, integrating other railway subsystems.
This is a senior-level role, requiring someone who can contribute immediately to the project.

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