Electrical Design Engineers

Job Posting: Design & Engineering Opportunities Employer: GEMS (supporting Sound Transit MATOC Programs) Location: Seattle, WA / Hybrid / Remote options by assignment Type: Full-Time, Contract, Staff Augmentation & Project-Based Roles Industry: Transit / Rail / Infrastructure / Capital DeliveryBuild the Future of Regional TransitGEMS is seeking experienced design, engineering, scheduling, cost, and program delivery professionals to support upcoming Sound Transit capital improvement and expansion initiatives. These assignments support critical transportation systems, state-of-good-repair programs, tunnel modernization, rail systems, electrification, permitting strategy, and digital transformation.We are actively building a bench of qualified candidates for multiple upcoming task orders.Open PositionsElectrical / Power Systems EngineeringSenior Electrical Engineer – Backup Power SystemsLead assessments and design recommendations for facility backup power systems including:UPS systems Emergency generators Solar + battery storage feasibility Resiliency planning Facility electrical upgrades Electrical Infrastructure Engineer – DSTTSupport assessments and upgrades for the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel electrical and mechanical systems.Rail Systems / Transit EngineeringRail Systems Engineer – West Seattle Link ExtensionProvide systems engineering support for major transit expansion including interface coordination with civil design teams.Switch Machine EngineerLead modernization assessments and preliminary engineering for switch machine replacement programs.OCS Engineer – Overhead Catenary SystemsAssess OCS heater options, anti-icing systems, and operational solutions for rail yards and I-90 corridor.Data / Digital TransformationPower BI Developer – Capital Delivery TransformationBuild dashboards and reporting tools supporting capital project delivery, executive metrics, forecasting, and performance visibility.Planning / Strategic StudiesFare Gates Program PlannerSupport further studies for fare gate implementation at selected stations including design, network upgrades, and stakeholder coordination.Life Cycle Cost Analyst / Permitting StrategistEvaluate feasibility of an internal Sound Transit building department / self-permitting model.Preferred QualificationsTransit, rail, utility, aviation, or large infrastructure experience PE license (for engineering roles preferred) Primavera P6 (for controls roles) Power BI / analytics (digital roles) Design-build / public agency experience Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Why JoinHigh-impact transit megaprojects Flexible engagement models Competitive compensation Long-term pipeline of work Help shape the future of mobility in the Puget Sound region