Senior Power Supply And Traction Power Engeneer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Power Supply & Traction Power Engineer based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on engineering, commissioning and test activities for rail systems and interfaces with signalling, CW and trackwork. A strong background in power supply and traction systems is preferred.

Based in Abu Dhabi, the engineer will drive on-site testing, ensure compliance with V&V plans, and support knowledge sharing across projects while adhering to safety and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or IT.
• Clear Criminal Background Check.
• Knowledge of design and development processes, KPIs and commissioning rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform test and issue the test report, and raise non-compliances as required.
• Coordinate test activities on site with the Commissioning Manager and plan operations.
• Plan test activities and ensure alignment with the V&V Plan.
• Interface with subsystems (signalling, CW, trackwork) to resolve interfaces.
• Ensure delivery of each system complies with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints.

Skills

Power systems

Commissioning

Test planning

System integration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or IT

Criminal background check

Job description

Job Description:

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0147011

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Power SUpply & Traction Power Engineer . As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• Accountabilities
• 5up to 10 years of Engineering and Commissioning expertise.
• Knowledge of the Design and Development processes, related procedures and instructions, KPIs
• Knowledge of the system, subsystems of a transportation system and related interactions, system architecture
• Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards also with reference to the specific project and country in order to adhere to them and induct other people involved on tests activities properly
• Knowledge of the railway environment and the related risks and rules and adhere to them in planning and executing commissioning activities.
• Identification and resolution of the Contact line interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Trackworketc.).
• Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints
• Ensure the Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate of operational activities on site according to schedule
• Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and purpose remedy actions.
• Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific Contact line (e.g. best practice, lesson learned, ...)
• Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies
• Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule
• % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project
• % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects

Preferred profile is a candidate experienced in the field of Contact Line systems and as plus in the field of the traction power or electrical systems.

Education / Qualifications

> Bachelor’s Degree inElectrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.

> Clear Criminal Background Check

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.