Principal Electrical & Power (E&P) Engineer

RINA Piraeus Team; Italia; Ibrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

RINA is seeking a freelance/independent Principal Electrical & Power (E&P) Engineer to lead technical direction across railway modernisation, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, fleet and infrastructure programmes in Ireland.

The assignment is up to 24 months with a blended model, approximately 50% attendance in Ireland and 50% remote working, as required by the programme.

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years of railway electrical and power systems experience.
• Experience designing, reviewing or assuring traction power, HV/LV distribution, electrification, substations, and related infrastructure, including 650V applications.
• Strong knowledge of railway electrical standards, power integration, electrical safety and governance.
• Ability to provide design reviews, compliance assessments, and engineering reports across multiple projects.
• Experience in multidisciplinary railway environments with stakeholder management and technical leadership.

Mansioni

• Provide technical leadership across railway modernisation, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, fleet and infrastructure programmes.
• Deliver engineering assurance and governance in line with applicable standards.
• Support design reviews and compliance assessments on multiple projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Ireland across programme workstreams.

Conoscenze

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Systems integration

Design reviews

Formazione

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Principal Electrical & Power (E&P) Engineer

Posting Date: 4 Sept 2026

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Location: tbd, Italy

Contract Type: Freelance

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RINA is seeking a freelance/independent Principal Electrical & Power (E&P) Engineer to provide technical leadership, systems integration, engineering assurance and governance across railway modernisation, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, fleet and infrastructure programmes in Ireland.

The assignment is expected to run for a period of up to 24 months and will be delivered through a blended working model, comprising approximately 50% attendance in Ireland and 50% remote working, according to programme requirements.

The role provides specialist advice and assurance for traction power, HV/LV distribution, electrification, substations, station electrical systems and associated infrastructure, supporting design reviews, compliance assessments, technical governance and delivery in line with applicable standards.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, with at least 10 years' railway electrical and power systems experience.
• Experience designing, reviewing or assuring traction power, HV/LV distribution, electrification, substations, station electrical systems and related infrastructure, including 650V applications.
• Strong knowledge of railway electrical standards, power integration, electrical safety and engineering governance.
• Ability to provide design reviews, compliance assessments, technical advice, specifications, engineering reports and construction support across multiple projects.
• Experience in multidisciplinary railway and investment programme environments, with strong stakeholder management, technical leadership and problem-solving skills. #LI-FC1

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.