Job Overview
We are seeking senior-level Traction Power professionals to support the growth of our rail electrification services across the UK and international markets. Candidates with experience in Traction Power Systems design from concept to detail, including Traction Power Modelling, and who are current or aspiring senior team leaders are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Produce, check or review Traction Power design deliverables from concept to detailed design.
- Support technical assurance, interdisciplinary checks, design reviews and risk reviews.
- Engage in consultancy opportunities with UK and international clients.
- Apply safe-by-design principles and relevant client, industry and project-specific requirements.
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals (ECP).
- Act as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) or equivalent.
- Support tenders, work-winning and client-facing technical discussions where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience acting as Network Rail Project Engineer (PE) or supporting Network Rail PE duties on rail projects.
- Traction Power System Modelling experience.
- Mainline, Light rail and Metro Electrification Power Systems experience.
- Chartership with a professional institution or working towards it.
Other Information
Individual experience and competence will inform the specific level of responsibility for the role. The role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional development, including mentorship of junior staff.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
