Power Supply lead Engineer

Alstom; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions company is seeking a full-time onsite Power Supply Lead Engineer in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading the electrical engineering activities for traction projects, including managing interfaces with local utilities and suppliers. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including leading power supply engineering projects in the railway sector. The company emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Cutting-edge technology engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in railway transportation engineering.
• Experience in two railway projects as Lead Power Supply Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead MV/LV Traction Engineering for project implementation.
• Prepare electrical architectures and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage procurement.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

MV network sizing (ETAP, SKM)

MV cable sizing (ETAP, CYMCAP)

Electrical installation and testing

Project management

AutoCAD

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Job description

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

• 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
• Fluent in English
• Saudi Nationals Preferred.

Things you’ll enjoy

• 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

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.