Rachel Alexander
Fort Lee
Summary
Professional with proven track record in project support, skilled in coordinating tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring project milestones are met. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Expertise in project management software, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Known for problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail, driving projects to successful completion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager II
STV
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Supported multiple active infrastructure projects (P-36509 5 CBH and P-36204 57th St SS & Control Zone 20) by scheduling and facilitating progress meetings, coordinating financial tracking, and managing document control processes.
- Led seamless transition from ASITE to UNIFIER document management system across projects (1–3 months), ensuring continuity in submittal/RFI/correspondence distribution via email to maintain project momentum.
- Coordinated with Project Managers on Authorization for Work Orders (AWOs), conducted vendor/subcontractor negotiations, and distributed critical project communications to stakeholders.
Traction Power Systems Engineering Specialist
STV
New York, NY
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Served as on-site inspector and document controller for Substation Bundle project (P-36721) across 10 locations; managed submittals, RFIs, correspondences, memos, letters, and meeting minutes while supporting AWO processing and negotiations.
- Assumed full Project Manager responsibilities as needed, overseeing team coordination, progress tracking, and deliverables during critical phases.
- Facilitated ASITE to UNIFIER system transition, training team members and ensuring zero disruption to document workflows.
Traction Power Designer
Cara Engineering
New York, NY
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed traction power systems for 12 substations and 3 Circuit Breaker Houses (CBH), including lighting layouts and AC load calculations to support reliable transit operations.
Associate Electrical Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC
New York, NY
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Replacement of Negative Cables System 4th Ave Line Phase 2 (P-36331) & Phase 3A (P-36491): Designed negative side feeder cable removal/installation plans, substation tie-ins, and track equalization for 1.2 miles (Phase 2); performed QC reviews to address rail-to-ground voltage issues from theft and system studies.
- Replace Battery and Control Cables for 4 Control Zones (P-36339): Engineered cable layouts and phasing plans for ~10 miles across two substation control zones; reviewed/corrected as-built drawings and uploaded final documentation to project repository.
- Construction of 28th Street (P-36317) & Canal Street (P-36708) Substations: Designed equipment layout, cable/conduit routing, and track cable connections for new 6 MW 625 VDC underground substations (13.2 kV AC HT switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, DC lineup) to enable CBTC enhancements. Oversaw Canal Street design by juniors and conducted QC.
- Construction of New Dorp Substation (P-80683): Developed equipment layout, cable/conduit routing, and track connections for prefabricated 6 MW 625 VDC substation on Staten Island Railway, based on traction power study for increased service.
- Additional responsibilities: Prepared design drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications; reviewed submittals/RFIs; attended coordination meetings; conducted site surveys/inspections; assisted in traction power studies and PowerPoint presentations.
Student Intern
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, NY
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted project engineer and design engineers in preparing design drawings and project specifications.
- Attended meetings, site surveys, and field inspections.
College Aide
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, NY
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Attended disposal requests for various materials throughout five boroughs of New York City.
- Scheduled meetings, coordinating schedules
- Scheduled collection for waste, recycle and waste oil.
- Cataloged closed contracts.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
New York University
New York (City), NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY06-2013
Skills
- Bentley MicroStation
- Matlab
- LT Spice
- Asite
- Oracle Unifier
- Bentley ProjectWise
- Microsoft Office
- C, SQL, HTML, CSS, Python, C
Certification
- OSHA 30 (01/2023 - Present)
- NYCT Track Safety Training (11/2025 - 11/2027)
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager II
STV
01.2026 - Current
Traction Power Systems Engineering Specialist
STV
12.2022 - 12.2025
Traction Power Designer
Cara Engineering
08.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Electrical Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC
09.2019 - 07.2022
Student Intern
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01.2018 - 09.2019
College Aide
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
08.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Cyber Security
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College