Power Supply Engineer (Saudi National)

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Power Supply Engineer in Saudi Arabia to support traction power systems for major railway and metro projects in Riyadh. You will lead technical design, site investigations, and integration of AC/DC traction power systems, substations, and distribution networks to meet safety and performance standards.

You should bring a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years in traction power supply engineering, with strong English communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Traction Power Supply System Engineering experience.
• Proficient English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Experience with HV/LV railway power systems (AC/DC traction, substations, transformers, switchgear).
• Familiarity with railway power system standards, SCADA/PLC protection, and stray current mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Traction Power Supply System construction activities and ensure compliance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Prepare power system studies and support design, testing, commissioning, and integration of AC and DC electrified railway power systems.
• Perform site investigations, technical analyses, troubleshooting, design reviews, and develop engineering documentation including design packages, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Define interfaces between power systems and other infrastructure systems while coordinating with stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support the development, testing, evaluation, and optimization of substations, power distribution systems, protection systems, and power conversion equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Traction power

HV/LV systems

SCADA protection

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Power Supply Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the delivery of traction power supply systems for major railway and metro infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performing power systems that meet operational and project requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee Traction Power Supply System construction activities and ensure compliance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Prepare power system studies and support the design, testing, commissioning, and integration of AC and DC electrified railway power systems.
• Perform site investigations, technical analyses, troubleshooting, design reviews, and develop engineering documentation including design packages, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Define interfaces between power systems and other infrastructure systems while coordinating with stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support the development, testing, evaluation, and optimization of substations, power distribution systems, protection systems, and power conversion equipment.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Traction Power Supply System Engineering, preferably on Metro, High-Speed Rail, or large-scale railway infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of HV and LV railway power systems, including AC/DC traction power systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, rectifiers, and power distribution networks.
• Strong knowledge of railway power system standards, electrified railway substations, SCADA and PLC protection systems, stray current mitigation, and wayside cable systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical studies, engineering analyses, testing, troubleshooting, and stakeholder-driven design reviews.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Saudi National.
• Experience with power electronic control and protection systems.
• Understanding of multi-modular converter technologies and advanced traction power applications.
• Familiarity with overhead catenary systems and third-rail traction power systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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