Senior Rail Traction Engineer

Posted 14 November 2019
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverInfrastructure
Reference3015820

Job description

Due to consistent growth and project wins, my client are looking for a Senior Traction Power Engineer to join their Rail Power team, suitably for the design of electrical sub-stations within the rail corridor.
  
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintain, develop and retain the highest standard of OHW discipline technical skill as applicable to our clients;
  • Develop, revise, test and analyse computer-based traction power load flow and fault studies;
  • Provide high quality engineering design and consultancy services to the rail industry in Australia;
  • Prepare overhead wiring designs from feasibility, through concept and ultimately to full detail design;
  • Reviewing of and ensuring compliance with the components of the project for which responsible, including drawings, reports, specifications and studies and the interfaces with other disciplines;
  • Identifying and managing risks associated with the design and delivery of rail electrical systems ensuring risk-based approach is adhered to. 

Who are we looking for? 

You will have: 
  • 5-10 years' demonstrated experience in railway power design and substation construction;
  • Knowledge of different OHW systems, such as AC, DC, Heavy Rail & Light Rail would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite;
  • A proven track record in working on multidisciplinary rail projects, across the project lifecycle;
  • Demonstrate technical and commercial acumen;
  • Demonstrated experience of managing and delivering design solutions;
If you would like to be considered for this role, please email your CV to carly.fripp@cgcrecruitment.com or call me on 0282 524 021 for more details