Principal Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design packages across rail infrastructure projects
• Design of Rail Stations M&E, Rail Lineside M&E Low voltage systems including but not limited to Platform Lighting, LV Power Distribution, Points Heating, and Signalling Power
• Act as Lead Engineer or Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE), checker ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations
• Prepare key elements of design deliverables including technical reports, electrical calculations, lighting calculations and CAD drawings in industry standard software
• Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting them in their professional development and chartership journeys
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team
• Experienced in the use of international, UK Network Rail, and Railway Group Standards as well as the relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.

Qualification

• BE/ BTech or ME/MTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization
• 12 + years of experience in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery
• Experience in leading projects as a checker, CRE or Lead Engineer
• Deep knowledge of Rail low voltage systems, particularly Lighting, Points Heating, and Signalling Power
• Proficient in use of MicroStation, ETAP, AMETECH Trimble Pro Design, Electrical OM and DiaLux Evo
• Strong technical writing, Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others

Preferred candidate profile

UK or GDC railway or metro project experience is mandatory

Interested candidate send a mail to [email protected]