Principal Traction Power Engineer

Job description

An exciting technical role has become available for an ambitious engineer to join our Traction Power & Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team undertaking power modelling, HV substation design and EMC assurance on rail projects of various sizes, many of which are multi-disciplinary in nature.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, self-starting, and entrepreneurial in nature, fully able to demonstrate very good time management and communication skills, as well as demonstrating a strong technical foundation. A curious mind and an appetite for learning are essential to thrive in our consultancy environment.

Dependent upon specific project requirements, there may be a requirement to travel to other locations (company or client, office, or site) within the UK and overseas for various periods of time.

Reporting to and working with the Traction Power Team Leader, your day-to-day work will include a combination of the following:

• Formulating scope of work, methodology and associate programme/budget to support bids;
• Undertake site surveys, asset records correlation and on-site record verification;
• Prepare and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies, option selection reports;
• Undertake and/or supervise power system modelling work (using ETAP and TRAIN, Mott MacDonald’s multi-train simulator);
• Prepare and/or review outline and detailed designs for AC and DC electrification schemes including distribution and electrical track equipment;
• Undertake/review earthing & bonding and protection studies;
• Provide input to other disciplines, including civils, SCADA LV Power, signalling and systems assurance etc;
• Undertake construction sites, inspection, on site design verification;
• Interface with clients (prepare and give presentations, chair meetings, etc);
• Carry out bespoke technical investigation, which may require on-site measurements;
• Mentoring of junior staff

Candidate specification
Essential:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar subject
• 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in the rail industry
• Attained Chartership
• Experience of Electric track equipment design
• Experience of substation design (AC and DC)
• Experience in development of electrical protection
• Experience in HV and LV cable route design
• Experience of traction load flow modelling software and power system studies and/or experience of EMC assurance applied to rail systems

Desirable

• Experience of design independent assessment
• Appreciation of environmental issues associated with rail engineering works
• Good working knowledge and demonstrable experience of Network Rail and Transport for London projects
• IT skills: proficiency in usage of ETAP modelling software or similar, TRAIN simulation software or similar, BIM and associated CAD software package (AutoCAD, Bentley AECOsim and Microstation)

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.