Electrical Engineer – Rail & Transit Power Design

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Ltd is seeking an Electrical Services Design Engineer in the UK to contribute to rail and built-environment projects from Edinburgh. You will prepare outline and detailed designs for multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with internal disciplines and external engineers to ensure integrated designs.

You will follow procedures, report progress to senior staff, and help maintain safety across the design lifecycle while pursuing professional development within SYSTRA’s framework.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, general LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing and fire alarms.
• Experience in the use of industry wide software for electrical calculation purposes; knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with railway lineside systems and/or the Built Environment.
• Qualification: HNC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed design for multi or single disciplinary projects as required.
• Follow and check procedures throughout project delivery.
• Interface with other disciplines and 3rd parties / external Engineers to ensure a multi-disciplinary design is developed, if appropriate to project specifications.
• Report updates to senior Engineers, technical leads and the project management team on project progress.
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff and others affected by the operations of SYSTRA throughout design lifecycle.
• Contribute to company-wide goals and business improvement.
• Continue your own professional development with support from SYSTRA in line with your professional body.
• Any other duties as required.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Railway lineside systems

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Electrical calculation software

Job description

SYSTRA Ltd is seeking an Electrical Services Design Engineer in the UK to contribute to rail and built-environment projects from Edinburgh. You will prepare outline and detailed designs for multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with internal disciplines and external engineers to ensure integrated designs.

You will follow procedures, report progress to senior staff, and help maintain safety across the design lifecycle while pursuing professional development within SYSTRA’s framework.