Principal Engineer-Traction Power

WSP Global Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks an experienced Traction Power design engineer to lead and coordinate projects from business cases to AFC, collaborating with industry leaders. The role focuses on HV/LV earth grid design, reports, and client liaison across asset lifecycles.

You will prepare tenders, review feasibility studies, and support AC/DC traction electrification design works, drawing on strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics and Power engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Traction Power supply engineering design.
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (CPEng/NER/RPEQ) is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate traction power projects ranging from business cases through to AFC.
• Work alongside industry recognised leaders in the field.
• Support complex jobs assisting clients throughout the entire asset lifecycles.
• Understanding the client requirements and preparing the tender proposals.
• Very Good experience in High Voltage and Low Voltage earth grid design.
• Conduct and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies and option selection reports,
• Conduct and/or review earthing & bonding and protection studies,
• Liaise and maintain/develop relationships with clients,
• Engage in AC/DC traction electrification Design works.

Skills

Traction power design

Earthing & bonding design

HV/LV earth grid design

Client liaison

PSCAD

MATLAB

ETAP

DiaLux

Opentrak

OpenPowerNet

Education

Bachelors in Electrical & Electronics and Power Eng

Chartered status (advantage)

Tools

CDGES

PSCAD

MATLAB

ETAP

DiaLux

Opentrak

OpenPowerNet

Job description

To undertake Traction Power supply design & engineering activities within the group, in respect of both design and consultancy services. To provide technical support and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate traction power projects ranging from business cases through to AFC.
• Work alongside industry recognised leaders in the field.
• Support complex jobs assisting clients throughout the entire asset lifecycles.
• Understanding the client requirements and preparing the tender proposals.
• Very Good experience in High Voltage and Low Voltage earth grid design.
• Conduct and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies and option selection reports,
• Conduct and/or review earthing & bonding and protection studies,
• Liaise and maintain/develop relationships with clients,
• Engage in AC/DC traction electrification Design works.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Experience in Traction Power supply and Earthing& Bonding designs
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Sydney Trains and/or Transport for NSW project experience preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously and understand the scope of works.
• Software Exposure such as CDGES, PSCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, DiaLux, Opentrak and OpenPowerNet
• In-depth knowledge of relevant IEC/EN/IEEE/ Australian Standards and industry guidelines
• Experience in substation designs including Primary & Secondary Engineering.
• Site exposure on traction electrification works.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics and Power engineering.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Traction Power supply engineering design.

Working toward or holding Chartered status (CPEng/NER/RPEQ) is an advantage

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

Job Info

• Job Identification 96880
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 12:51 PM

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