Deputy Resident Engineer -- MTA Traction Power and Substations

Position Overview

PACO Group (PACO) is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Resident Engineer (Electrical – Traction Power / Substation / SCADA) to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on a Substation Component Replacement Project in the Bronx, New York.  The Deputy Resident Engineer will play a key role in assisting the Resident Engineer and project management team in overseeing complex electrical and traction power construction activities, including installation and replacement of Con Edison high-tension feeders, property line boxes (PLBs), transformers, rectifiers, switchgear assemblies, low-voltage and high-voltage cabling, and SCADA control systems. The position involves ensuring full compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, schedule milestones, and all MTA and Con Edison interface protocols.  This role requires extensive experience with traction power substations, AC/DC conversion systems, and SCADA integration in active rail or transit environments, along with a solid understanding of energization, isolation, and commissioning procedures for electrical systems operating at multiple voltage levels.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Construction Oversight & Field Management
•    Supervise and oversee construction, installation, and testing of high-tension (AC) and low-tension (DC) electrical systems, including Con Edison service feeders, transformers, rectifiers, switchgear, and power distribution panels.
•    Verify proper installation and connection of Property Line Boxes (PLBs), conduits, control and feeder cables, and grounding systems.
•    Oversee energization, isolation, and cutover operations in coordination with MTA Power and Con Edison to ensure safe transition from high-voltage to low-voltage systems.
•    Witness factory and field acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for switchgear, rectifiers, transformers, and SCADA components.
•    Review and validate as-built drawings, schematics, and cable terminations for accuracy and compliance.

Quality Assurance & Compliance
•    Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures consistent with the project’s Quality Assurance Plan and MTA electrical standards.
•    Review submittals, test reports, shop drawings, and wiring diagrams for switchgear, rectifier units, transformers, and low-voltage control systems.
•    Ensure conformance with MTA Power Division standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and IEEE requirements for high- and low-tension systems.
•    Oversee and document testing and commissioning of SCADA interfaces, control relays, metering systems, and communication panels tied to the Power Command Center (PCC).
•    Maintain daily inspection logs, deficiency reports, and testing records for all traction power and substation systems.

Project Coordination & Communication
•    Support the Resident Engineer with schedule tracking, coordination meetings, RFI and submittal reviews, and change management.
•    Coordinate with MTA C&D, Power Command Center (PCC), Con Edison, system integrators, and contractors to manage interface testing and system acceptance.
•    Facilitate communication between field teams, engineers, and stakeholders for work involving property line boxes, feeders, switchgear lineups, and rectifier transformers.
•    Prepare detailed weekly and monthly progress reports summarizing field progress, upcoming work, safety issues, and testing activities.

Safety & Risk Management
•    Promote and enforce strict safety compliance for high-voltage and low-voltage work zones per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and MTA safety protocols.
•    Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during switching, testing, and energization of high-tension circuits and low-tension control systems.
•    Participate in risk assessments and hazard analyses related to energized equipment, confined spaces, arc-flash exposure, and substation environments.
•    Ensure that all field work complies with MTA Power and Con Edison safety requirements for energized traction power systems.

Required Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline required.
•    Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in New York State required.
•    Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in construction engineering and field supervision of electrical, traction power, and substation systems.
•    Demonstrated experience with Con Edison service integration, traction power substations, high-tension and low-tension switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and SCADA control systems.
•    Familiarity with MTA Power Division, Con Edison interface protocols, electrical code compliance, and energization procedures.
•    Proficiency in construction inspection, QA/QC documentation, testing and commissioning, and electrical safety best practices.
•    Prior experience on MTA, Port Authority, or utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects required.
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Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience in testing and commissioning of substation equipment, including rectifiers, transformers, switchgear, and protective relays.
•    Knowledge of SCADA telemetry, control wiring, and data acquisition systems.
•    Familiarity with ProjectWise, Unifier, OneDrive, and MS Teams for project communication and document management.

Skills and Competencies

•    Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
•    Strong technical writing and field reporting capabilities.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Teams.
•    Proven ability to lead electrical inspection teams and coordinate multi-discipline contractors in energized environments.

Work Environment and Schedule

•    Full-time, on-site role based in the Bronx, NY.
•    Day and night shifts may be required during cutovers, testing, and energization activities.
•    Travel within the New York metropolitan area may be required for meetings, inspections, or coordination with MTA Power Command Center (PCC).

Compensation    

•    The good-faith salary range for this position is $60-$75 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and client requirements.
•    Candidates with greater depth of experience or specialized expertise may fall toward the higher end of the range, and exceptional candidates may be considered for compensation outside of this range, consistent with client budget and company policy.

Benefits Summary
•    401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching.
•    Health Insurance.
•    Dental Insurance.
•    Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D.
•    Paid Time Off.
•    Paid Holidays.
•    Professional Development Assistance.

EEO Diversity Statement

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management
 

Salary : $60 - $75