Power Systems Engineer - Railway Electrification

Green Data Talent International; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary +10% Bonus

10-15% Pension

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in the West Midlands. You will provide technical leadership on electrification projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in railway power systems, with strong skills in MATLAB and related tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in railway power systems, grid connection, and EMC/power quality.
• Hands-on experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for railway electrification and grid integration.
• Lead the design, modeling, and analysis of complex power systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Railway power systems

Grid connection

EMC/power quality

Power electronics

Modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink)

Education

Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAP

DigSilent

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Green Data Talent International

Delivery Manager at Green Data Talent International

• West Midlands, UK
• Base Salary +10% Bonus + 10-15% pension + more
• UK Right to Work required.

We’re working with a world-leading engineering organisation at the forefront of energy and transport electrification. Known for delivering advanced power systems across rail, marine, defence, and renewable energy, they are driving the global transition to cleaner, more efficient infrastructure.

Their rail division is growing, and they are looking for a Power Systems Engineer to become the go-to expert in railway electrification. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership on large-scale, multi-megawatt projects, ensuring rail networks are electrified to the highest standards of performance, compliance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for railway electrification, grid integration, and EMC/power quality
• Lead the design, modelling, and analysis of complex power systems and protection schemes
• Provide technical direction from early bid stages through to delivery and validation
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and external stakeholders across the full project lifecycle
• Represent the business in technical forums and with major industry partners

Your Background:

• Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• Proven experience in railway power systems, grid connection, and EMC/power quality
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and converter-based solutions
• Hands-on experience with modelling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent
• Background working on UK rail or other regulated infrastructure projects

This is an exciting chance to take ownership as a recognised technical authority within a global engineering leader — playing a key role in shaping the future of sustainable rail systems.

If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch on:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation and Rail Transportation

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