Traction Power Lead Engineer – Rail Electrification

WSP in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Rail Electrification team is seeking a Senior/Associate Engineer - Traction Power to lead the design and delivery of traction power systems across Australia. This role offers exposure to major rail projects and mentorship to junior engineers.

Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or other locations, you will coordinate HV/LV earthing and power system studies, contribute to tenders, and build strong client relationships while guiding the broader rail electrification team towards successful

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 in traction power substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of HV/LV Earthing & Bonding design principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work autonomously whilst managing multiple priorities and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating traction power projects from concept and feasibility through to 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 High Voltage and Low Voltage Earthing & Bonding and earth grid design activities.
• Managing design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary project interfaces.
• Working closely with clients to understand project requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Contributing to tenders, proposals and business development activities.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentoring graduate and developing engineers while supporting the growth of the broader rail electrification team.

Skills

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Autonomous work style

Project leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

CDEGS

ETAP

PSCAD

MATLAB

DIALux

OpenTrack

OpenPowerNet

Job description

WSP's Rail Electrification team is seeking a Senior/Associate Engineer - Traction Power to lead the design and delivery of traction power systems across Australia. This role offers exposure to major rail projects and mentorship to junior engineers.

Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or other locations, you will coordinate HV/LV earthing and power system studies, contribute to tenders, and build strong client relationships while guiding the broader rail electrification team towards successful