Traction Power Engineer (Principal/Associate/Associate Director)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for Traction Power professionals at senior levels to support rail electrification services. The ideal candidate will have experience in Traction Power Systems design and will be involved in producing and reviewing design deliverables across rail projects.

An emphasis is placed on mentorship and managing client relationships, as well as supporting technical assurance and risk reviews. Candidates should be proactive, analytical, and possess leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Experience acting as Network Rail Project Engineer or supporting Network Rail PE duties.
• Experience in mainline, light rail, and metro electrification power systems.
• Traction Power System Modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check or review Traction Power design deliverables.
• Support technical assurance and design reviews.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Early Career Professionals.
• Act as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer.

Skills

Traction Power System Modelling

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Chartership with a professional institution

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals.

We are seeking Traction Power professionals at senior levels to support the continued growth of our rail electrification professional services in line with our expanding pipeline across the UK and international markets.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in Traction Power Systems design at all development levels from concept through to detail, including Traction Power Modelling. We are interested in speaking to engineers who are already, or aiming to become, senior team leaders.

You will support the successful delivery of Traction Power design and engineering outputs across a range of rail projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and wider railway specialists. You will be a dedicated team player who has the initiative to be pro‑active, takes responsibility for delivery on time and within budget, and applies an analytical approach to problem solving with a positive can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check or review Traction Power design deliverables across concept design through to detailed design.
• Support technical assurance, interdisciplinary checks, design reviews and risk reviews.
• Engage in consultancy opportunities with UK and international clients.
• Apply safe‑by‑design principles and relevant client, industry and project‑specific requirements.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals (ECP).
• Act as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) or equivalent.
• Support tenders, work‑winning and client‑facing technical discussions where appropriate.

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience acting as Network Rail Project Engineer (PE) or supporting Network Rail PE duties on rail projects.
• Traction Power System Modelling experience.
• Mainline, Light rail and Metro Electrification Power Systems experience.
• Chartership with a professional institution or working towards it.

Role Flexibility

This advert is intended to cover multiple levels. The role will be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience, competence and development route.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.