Senior Power Supply & Traction Power Engeneer

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Power Supply & Traction Power Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The role involves engineering and commissioning activities for contact line systems, with a focus on traction power and electrical systems within a railway environment.

The candidate should have 5 to 10 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering, and be able to work on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology.
• Clear Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee commissioning activities for Contact Line and related subsystems.
• Coordinate with Testing and Commissioning teams to ensure test planning aligns with project schedule.
• Ensure adherence to engineering guidelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.
• Interface with Commissioning Manager for on-site test execution and reporting.
• Identify and resolve interfaces between subsystems (e.g., Signalling, CW, Trackwork).
• Support knowledge capitalization and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.

Skills

Engineering experience

Railway systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering

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 SeniorPower 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.