ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - METRO

WORK OBJECTIVE :

Under the direction of the Vice President of Engineering and Facilities Management, this position involves design, planning and executing preventative maintenance and capital upgrades / expansions to the electric power distribution systems for the NFTA's Light Rail Rapid Transit (LRRT) and three bus garages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Serve as the subject matter expert for the LRRT and bus garages' electrical systems including but not limited to : LRRT 23 KV primary power & substation distribution LRRT 600V DC power distribution LRRT overhead catenary system Electric bus charging Emergency & standby generator systems Photovoltaic systems Advise electrical staff on safe practices.

Develop and implement an arc flash hazard analysis program Develop and administer, with electrical staff, a preventative maintenance program.

Develop, with information technology staff, power monitoring systems. Identify and design capital projects to assure electrical infrastructure reliability.

Identify and design capital projects to support increasing electrical demands. Oversee designs and installations of equipment upgrades and system expansions and procure electrical services as necessary.

Provide technical reviews of Engineering Dept. Metro projects. Assists in the development and / or update of electrical maintenance policies and procedures.

Support rail system expansion including migration to battery assisted rail cars and new development of new technologies.

Interact with utility companies and state agencies NYPA and NYSERDA. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

Thorough knowledge of electrical systems and electrical safety. Proficient in the interpretation of electrical codes, regulations, and engineering best practices.

Proficient in reading, editing, and creating electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams, conduit schedules and panel schedules.

Ambition to learn Metro specific systems e.g. LRRT direct current systems, electric bus charging. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Training in direct current electrical systems is available.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Requires capability of performing essential job functions in and office setting, and at equipment locations (indoors and outdoors).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

TO APPLY : Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number 124-24-N to : NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to : application [email protected]

NOTE :

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer