New Grad Electrical Engineer: Traction Power Systems - Winter/Summer 2025

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country.

With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.

This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.

Leverages technical knowledge to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software.

As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

Traction power systems provide power to operate electrified rail systems throughout the country and worldwide. HNTB is a leader in this field within the United States in all facets, from initial planning, through technical design, project management and through to construction support.

Traction power systems involve elements of engineering for transmission and distribution of electrical power including power transformation, switchgear, battery systems and substation controls, relay protection and automation systems with a specialty application for rail systems.

Additionally, HNTB electrical team also are actively involved in associated electrical power systems related to rail and transportation projects.

This type of work involves design of system lighting, grounding, passenger stations, rail yards and facilities, signal power and utility power interfaces including loadflow studies, short circuit studies and arc flash analysis.

This is for an New Grad electrical engineer who will be actively involved in all aspects of the electrical team assisting in preparing designs, reports and studies for traction power system improvements, capital projects and for various rail projects from feasibility through final design and construction.

The position is based out of our Chelmsford, Massachusetts office.

What You'll Do :

Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.

Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.

Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.

Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.

Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.

Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

What You'll Bring :

Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.

Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and / or AutoCad or other software.

What We Prefer :

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Knowledgeable in MicroStation and / or AutoCAD

Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure