Traction Power Systems Expert
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About the Role
Responsible for planning, design review, and delivery of traction power systems, ensuring integration and compliance with railway standards and operational readiness.
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Responsibilities
- Lead planning, development, and integration of traction power systems across all project stages
- Review and coordinate design of substations, switching stations, OCS, third rail, and power distribution networks
- Ensure integration between traction power systems and rolling stock, signalling, SCADA, communications, and depot systems
- Support development of system requirements, design criteria, performance specifications, and operational philosophies
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, structural, MEP, railway systems, and operational stakeholders
- Review Design and Construct tender documentation, technical specifications, and contractor submissions
- Support development and implementation of testing and commissioning strategies
- Identify and manage technical, operational, and integration risks
- Ensure compliance with applicable railway standards, electrical codes, safety requirements, and project specifications
- Provide technical leadership and support throughout project delivery
Requirements
- Experience in traction power systems for rail projects
- Knowledge of substations, OCS, third rail, and power distribution
- Experience with systems engineering, interface management, and testing/commissioning
- Familiarity with railway standards and electrical codes
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Job Overview
- Parsons is looking for an experienced Traction Power Systems Expert to deliver innovative and reliable traction power solutions for a landmark rail project.
- The role involves planning, design review, integration, and delivery of traction power systems for a major rail project.
- The role will support the project from concept and design through procurement, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the planning, development, and integration of traction power systems across all project stages.
- Review and coordinate the design of substations, switching stations, overhead contact systems (OCS), third rail systems, and associated power distribution networks.
- Ensure integration between traction power systems and rolling stock, signalling, SCADA, communications, depot systems, and operational interfaces.
- Support development of system requirements, design criteria, performance specifications, and operational philosophies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, structural, MEP, railway systems, and operational stakeholders.
- Support Systems Engineering activities including requirements management, interface management, verification, validation, and traceability.
- Review Design and Construct tender documentation, technical specifications, and contractor submissions.
- Support development and implementation of testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, SIT, energization, and integrated testing activities.
- Identify and manage technical, operational, and integration risks associated with traction power systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable railway standards, electrical codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
- Provide technical leadership and support throughout project delivery.
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