Railway Electrification Engineer Specialist
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ABOUT THE JOB
Within ourRailway Systems Area we are looking for a senior traction power specialist to lead the design integration and delivery of 2x25 kV AC traction power systems for CAHSR.
The role requires a hands-on technical leader responsible for the full lifecyclefrom design development to commissioningacting as IDOMs technical authority for traction power and OCS and coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces with civil signalling and system teams.
The California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) will deliver the first true high-speed railway in the United States designed to European standards and based on a 2x25 kV AC electrification system. The programme includes full design integration installation testing and commissioning of traction power OCS signalling and rail systems with key engineering teams based in Sacramento California.
Key responsabilities:
- Lead design and integration of 2x25 kV AC traction power systems for high-speed rail
- Oversee TPSS autotransformer stations grid connections and system studies (load flow protection earthing & bonding)
- Manage interfaces with OCS signalling SCADA civil and rolling stock systems
- Ensure compliance with EN/TSI standards and adaptation to US/FRA requirements
- Lead technical reviews assurance and validation of design deliverables
- Coordinate with client contractors OEMs and utilities
- Support construction installation testing and commissioning activities on site
- Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams
If you join IDOM you will find:
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons
- Reduced summer hours (July and August)
- Flexible compensation (meal card health insurance transport card childcare etc.)
- Life and accident insurance
- Work-life balance
- Long-term career development focus
- Partnership opportunities for all people
- Multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- Strong culture of delegation beyond the norm
- Mutual commitment
ABOUT YOU
Do not hesitate to apply if you have....
- Education & Professional Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng minimum MSc preferred)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) required
- Membership of recognised professional body (e.g. IET IEEE)
- Demonstrated continuous professional development in railway electrification
- Minimum 1215 years experience in traction power systems
- Proven delivery of high-speed rail electrification in Europe (>250 km/h)
- Direct experience in 2x25 kV AC systems (design integration and commissioning)
- Experience across the full lifecycle:
- Concept and preliminary design
- Detailed design
- Construction support
- Testing & commissioning
- Participation in large-scale HSR projects (>100 km) with multidisciplinary interfaces
- Traction power system design (TPSS AT stations HV/MV networks)
- Load flow protection earthing & bonding studies
- Grid integration and utility coordination
- Integration with OCS SCADA signalling (preferably ETCS L2)
- Strong knowledge of:
- ENE TSI and EN standards ( 50388 etc.)
- System assurance RAMS and V&V processes
- Strong leadership and team coordination capability
- Proven stakeholder management (clients contractors OEMs)
- Experience in international/JV environments
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to operate as technical authority in complex programmes
- Willingness to be based in Sacramento (full or partial time)
- Availability for extended site presence during key project phases
- Ability to work across US and European teams
And above all... a strong desire to develop in an international company like IDOM.
ABOUT US
IDOM is an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering Architecture and Consulting on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. The ownership structure of IDOM creates a culture of engagement to offer the best service for the client while our people develop both professionally and personally in an environment of technical excellence.
IDOMs most important assets are the expertise and experience of our employees are deeply united highly qualified and skilled professionals. We work within a framework of professional liberty and integrity with a strong commitment to progress development quality service and innovation.
Since IDOMs foundation in 1957 we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization with more than 5000 people working in over 145 countries.
Are you ready to take the next step
As a member of our TEAM you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.
Send us your CV if you share our philosophy and want to be part of our company.
We look forward to meeting you!
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