Job Description

As a Principal Engineer – Traction Power, you will lead the design, review, assurance, and delivery of AC and DC traction power systems for major rail and metro projects across India and international regions, including Australia. This role demands deep technical expertise in 25 kV AC / 750 V–1500 V DC traction networks, substation design, protection engineering, and interdisciplinary coordination. You will act as a technical authority, mentor engineering teams, and ensure project deliverables meet WSP's global quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Undertaking of tasks as assigned, in particular:

Design and coordinate traction power projects ranging from business cases through to AFC.
Work alongside industry recognised leaders in the field.
Support complex jobs assisting clients throughout the entire asset lifecycles.
Understanding the client requirements and preparing the tender proposals.
Very Good experience in High Voltage and Low Voltage earth grid design.
Conduct and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies and option selection reports,
Conduct and/or review earthing & bonding and protection studies,
Liaise and maintain/develop relationships with clients,
Engage in AC/DC traction electrification Design works.

Key Competencies / Skills

Experience in Traction Power supply and Earthing& Bonding designs
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Sydney Trains and/or Transport for NSW project experience preferable.
Ability to work autonomously and understand the scope of works.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in detailed traction power design, drawing, reports and calculations.
Software Exposure such as CDGES, PSCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, DiaLux, Opentrak and OpenPowerNet
In-depth knowledge of relevant IEC/EN/IEEE/ Australian Standards and industry guidelines
Experience in substation designs including Primary Engineering & secondary Engineering
Site exposure on traction electrification works.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics and Power engineering.
Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience, including Australian project delivery.
Chartered Engineer (CEng / RPEQ / NER / Chartered Professional Engineer) preferred.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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Principal Engineer-Traction Power