Power Supply lead Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation leader is seeking a Power Supply Lead Engineer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in railway transportation. You'll manage power supply activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure project quality. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of electrical engineering experience and a strong command of project management. Join the team to help shape the future of transportation and enjoy a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Work on cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years in railway transportation engineering, with two projects as Lead Power Supply Engineer.
• Strong knowledge in testing and commissioning of HV, MV, and LV systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project implementation aligns with Design for Quality standards.
• Prepare electrical architectures and technical specifications.
• Manage interfaces between power supply subsystems and other project subsystems.

Skills

Electrical installation

Project management

MV network sizing

AutoCAD

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Power Supply Lead Engineer in AlUla, Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by performing the basic and detailed power supply engineering activities of a traction project (metro, tramway, or mainline). Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including civil and MEP partners/contractors), manage all the Power Supply interfaces with local utility, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead MV/LV Traction Engineering: Ensure project implementation aligns with Design for Quality standards; propose solutions for performance and reliability.
• Perform Engineering Activities: Handle basic and detailed engineering for HV, MV, LV power supply and DC traction systems.
• Develop Technical Documentation: Prepare electrical architectures, technical, functional, and interface specifications; conduct clause-by-clause reviews and gap analysis.
• Prepare Calculation Notes: Short circuit, cable sizing, power balance, power factor study, UPS and battery sizing, earthing, protection coordination, MCB coordination, and basic structural calculations.
• Manage Interfaces: Identify and manage interfaces between power supply subsystems and other project subsystems.
• Allocate Requirements: Perform transverse requirement allocations in collaboration with specialists; develop requirements from standards, certifications, safety, and customer specifications.
• Supplier Coordination: Work closely with DC traction equipment suppliers; define architecture, operational modes, and functionalities; write subsystem specifications.
• Provide Project Support: Deliver method statements, testing procedures, and training as required.
• Procurement & Validation: Write technical purchasing specifications, evaluate supplier offers, validate documents, define standards, and participate in factory acceptance tests.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Define and execute verification strategies with engineering, certification, and validation teams.
• Site Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues at site, implement modifications, and ensure problem closure.
• Provide technical support to Construction and Testing & Commissioning teams; participate in site testing and commissioning when required.
• Perform project-level KPI reporting and métier-level reporting (via weekly reports).
• Support the PrEM in implementing and updating engineering risk mitigation plans, managing change orders, optimizing QCD, and participating in design reviews.

Coordinate and manage interfaces with:

• Regional and central engineering teams/experts
• Other subsystems (Systems, RAMS, EMC, Procurement, Civil Works, etc.)
• Customer representatives
• Project management team
• Suppliers, subcontractors, and partners

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
• At least 5 years of professional experience in railway transportation engineering, including two railway projects as Lead Power Supply Engineer
• Preferably experienced in MV network sizing using tools such as ETAP or SKM
• Preferably experienced in MV cable sizing using tools such as ETAP or CYMCAP
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning (HV, MV, LV systems)
• Proficient in AutoCAD; basic knowledge of BIM, Revit, and Navisworks preferred
• Self-motivated, autonomous, proactive, and technically driven

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
• Progress towards becoming a key player in the power supply domain by enhancing your project management and engineering skills,
• Work with cutting-edge power supply technologies in the traction project sector, including metro, tramway, and mainline systems,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.