Senior Traction Power Engineer – Rail Electrification

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 374,953; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm located in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in traction power systems, with at least 12 years in railway electrification or power distribution. The role involves validating construction drawings, overseeing site installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in traction power supply, railway electrification or power distribution.
• Strong expertise in substations, rectifier units and railway power supply design.
• Understanding of railway electrical safety standards (EN 50122, EN 50163, IEC 61850).

Responsibilities

• Review and validate power supply and traction system drawings.
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance through site inspections.

Skills

750V DC traction systems

Site supervision

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power distribution protection

Circuit breakers

Transformers

Job description

A leading international engineering firm located in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in traction power systems, with at least 12 years in railway electrification or power distribution. The role involves validating construction drawings, overseeing site installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects in a dynamic work environment.