Senior Power Supply Engineer
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Senior Power Supply Engineer in Riyadh to manage Traction Power Supply System (TPSS) construction for railway electrification. The role involves technical leadership, design review, and commissioning of AC/DC traction power systems.
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Responsibilities
- Manage Traction Power Supply System (TPSS) construction activities for railway electrification
- Ensure activities are executed per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and standards
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and technicians
- Lead electrical engineering activities including requirements analysis, specification development, and power system design
- Develop engineering calculations, technical models, and design solutions for railway power supply systems
- Prepare power system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems
- Perform computer simulations including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protection coordination
- Conduct site investigations and inspections at substations and railway corridors
- Prepare technical proposals, engineering reports, and cost estimates
- Lead installation, testing, and commissioning of traction power and electrical equipment
- Review complete project documentation including design packages, as built, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans
- Facilitate technical design reviews with engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Traction Power Supply System Engineering
- Proven experience delivering traction power and railway electrification systems on major infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of HV and LV power systems associated with railway and rail transit networks
- Experience with 600V/750V DC traction power substations and 25kV railway electrification systems
- Strong leadership, technical reporting, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
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What You'll Be Doing
- Manage Traction Power Supply System (TPSS) construction activities and ensure successful delivery of railway electrification works
- Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project procedures, and applicable standards
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and project teams involved in traction power and electrical systems
- Lead electrical engineering activities including requirements analysis, specification development, interface definition, component selection, simulation, and power system design
- Develop engineering calculations, technical models, and design solutions for railway power supply systems
- Prepare power system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems
- Perform computer simulations and analyses including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protection coordination studies
- Conduct site investigations and inspections at substations, traction power facilities, and railway corridors
- Prepare technical proposals, engineering reports, and cost estimates as required
- Lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of traction power and electrical equipment
- Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports to project stakeholders
- Review complete project documentation including design packages, as built documentation, O&M manuals, installation procedures, and commissioning plans
Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Traction Power Supply System Engineering, preferably on metro, railway, or high speed rail projects
- Proven experience delivering traction power and railway electrification systems on major infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of HV and LV power systems associated with railway and rail transit networks
- Comprehensive understanding of national and international standards related to railway power systems and operations
- Experience in the design and implementation of AC and DC traction power systems
- Experience with 600V/750V DC traction power substations and 25kV railway electrification systems
- Knowledge of frequency converters, stray current mitigation systems, and wayside cable infrastructure
- Experience with circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and protection systems
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLC, and railway protection systems
- Understanding of overhead catenary systems and third rail electrification systems
- Experience conducting load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of power electronics, control systems, and protection systems
- Understanding of multi modular converter technologies
- Experience on major metro, transit, railway, or transportation infrastructure projects
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