Principal Engineer-Traction Power

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is seeking an experienced professional to design and coordinate traction power projects, providing solutions throughout the asset lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics and at least 10 years of experience in traction power supply engineering design.

The role involves significant client interaction, preparing tender proposals, and engaging in AC/DC traction electrification design works. Familiarity with industry standards and project experience with Sydney Trains is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 from business cases to AFC.
• Support complex jobs assisting clients throughout asset lifecycles.
• Prepare tender proposals based on client requirements.
• Conduct and review technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with clients.
• Engage in AC/DC traction electrification Design works.

Skills

Traction Power supply and Earthing & Bonding designs

Interpersonal and communication skills

Software Exposure such as CDGES, PSCAD, MATLAB, ETAP

Knowledge of IEC/EN/IEEE/Australian Standards

Substation designs including Primary & Secondary Engineering

Site exposure on traction electrification works

Education

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics and Power engineering

Tools

CDGES

MATLAB

ETAP

DiaLux

Opentrak

OpenPowerNet

Job description

Responsibilities

Undertaking of tasks as assigned, in particular:

• 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.

Background Verification

• 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.