Traction Power Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA is actively seeking highly talented Sr. Traction Power Engineer to join our Rail Systems Team in Italy.

Missions/Main Duties

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead performing project work, preparing design drawings and documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, proposals, calculations, and studies associated with traction power systems for electrified railways/metro/tramways AC and DC.

Profile/Skills

Requirements:

1. Master or Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent title
2. 8 years of experience
3. Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills in English

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

1. Experience in leading the production, checking and approval of traction power conceptual and detailed designs, including design calculations, single line diagrams, plan development, layout plans, specifications, BoQs, and technical report writing.
2. Experience in design of traction power substations and facility improvements, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, duct bank routing and configuration.
3. Competent in designing traction power control (SCADA).
4. Firsthand experience with performing rail specific traction power AC and DC design and analysis (load flow, power factor, short circuit, ground fault, protection coordination, etc.). Experience with power systems modeling software such as ETAP, OpenPowerNet, etc. would be an asset.
5. Coordination with architects, civil, mechanical, and structural engineers for station, tunnel, and guideway designs for traction power spatial requirements.
6. Experience in undertaking site surveys/site visits and supporting/supervising T&C.
7. Experience of rail traction power AC and DC equipment installation methods and practices.
8. Interest in mentoring team members and collaborating with peers.

Teamwork

SYSTRA is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.