Senior Traction Power Engineer - Rail Electrification Leader

WSP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking a Senior/Associate Engineer - Traction Power to join our Rail Electrification team across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. You will lead the design and delivery of complex traction power systems from business case through to construction documentation, mentoring graduates and supporting business development.

You will work with industry experts to deliver AC and DC traction power solutions, build strong client relationships and contribute to tender activities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• 6 to 15+ years' experience in traction power engineering design.
• Strong experience in traction power and HV supply system design.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Experience in traction power substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of HV and LV Earthing & Bonding design principles.
• Strong understanding of IEC, EN, ASA, AS and rail industry standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work autonomously whilst managing multiple priorities and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Leading traction power projects from concept and feasibility through AFC/IFC delivery.
• Delivering AC and DC traction power design solutions for major rail infrastructure projects.
• Conducting and reviewing technical reports, feasibility studies and option assessments.
• Undertaking and reviewing power system studies, including protection studies and electrical calculations.
• Supporting HV/LV Earthing & Bonding and earth grid design activities.
• Managing design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary project interfaces.
• Working closely with clients to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Contributing to tenders, proposals and business development.
• Mentoring graduates and developing engineers within the rail electrification team.

Skills

traction power design

HV/LV Earthing & Bonding

Power system studies

engineering drawings & calculations

stakeholder engagement

autonomous work

team mentoring

design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT-PowerFactory

CDEGS

ETAP

PSCAD

MATLAB

DIALux

OpenTrack

OpenPowerNet

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking a Senior/Associate Engineer - Traction Power to join our Rail Electrification team across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. You will lead the design and delivery of complex traction power systems from business case through to construction documentation, mentoring graduates and supporting business development.

You will work with industry experts to deliver AC and DC traction power solutions, build strong client relationships and contribute to tender activities while