Traction Power Engineer

Overview

Traction Power Engineer for railway networks, responsible for designing, analyzing, implementing, and maintaining traction power systems to meet reliability, efficiency, and safety needs.

What you'll do

• Design and develop traction power supply systems including substations, OCS, and third rail.
• Run load flow analysis, short-circuit studies, and voltage drop calculations.
• Specify electrical equipment such as transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Integrate traction power systems with signalling, telecommunications, and track infrastructure.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning to resolve technical issues.
• Develop maintenance schedules, analyze performance data, and propose upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and conduct risk and safety analyses.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (master’s preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in railway traction power systems or a similar domain.
• Familiarity with railway electrification systems including AC and DC traction power.
• Proficiency in electrical system modelling software such as ETAP or PSCAD.
• Strong knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, and relay coordination.
• Understanding of railway-specific standards such as AREMA, BS EN, or UIC.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, KA, India.