Principal Traction Power Engineer

Overview

Design and model rail traction power systems, HV substation design and EMC assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• site surveys
• client interface
• power modelling
• technical reporting
• design verification
• earthing studies

Tasks

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

Requirements

• chartership
• electrical degree
• etap
• autocad
• bim
• hv lv

What You Bring

-Experience of design independent assessment; -Attained Chartership -Experience in development of electrical protection -Experience in HV and LV cable route -Experience of substation design (AC and DC) -Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar subject -Appreciation of environmental issues associated with rail engineering works; -Experience of Electric track equipment design -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); -Experience of traction load flow modelling software and power system studies and/or experience of EMC assurance applied to rail systems

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Benefits

-A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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Visa Sponsorship

-mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.