Description
We are seeking a Principal Engineer-Traction Power to undertake traction power supply design and engineering activities within our group, providing technical support and assistance. You will design and coordinate traction power projects from business cases through to AFC, work alongside industry-recognised leaders, and support complex jobs throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Design and coordinate traction power projects
- Work with industry-recognised leaders
- Support complex jobs throughout the asset lifecycle
- Understand client requirements and prepare tender proposals
- Experience in high voltage and low voltage earth grid design
- Conduct and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies, and option selection reports
- Conduct and/or review earthing and bonding and protection studies
- Liaise and maintain/develop relationships with clients
- Engage in AC/DC traction electrification design works
Key Competencies/Skills:
- Experience in traction power supply and earthing and bonding designs
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Sydney Trains and/or Transport for NSW project experience preferable
- Ability to work autonomously and understand the scope of works
- Software exposure such as CDGES, PSCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, DiaLux, Opentrak, and OpenPowerNet
- In-depth knowledge of relevant IEC/EN/IEEE/Australian Standards and industry guidelines
- Experience in substation designs including primary and secondary engineering
- Site exposure on traction electrification works
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics and Power engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in traction power supply engineering design
- Working toward or holding Chartered status (CPEng/NER/RPEQ) is an advantage