Senior Design Engineer - Traction Power Systems

Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Arup’s Rail skills encompass and delivery a huge array of services across the project life cycle from Project inception, Feasibility studies, System design, Detail design, Design & build, Asset management, Environmental assessment, Implementation & commissioning, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Strategic advice & management, public engagement support and Digital Rail.Our rail experience spans a variety of modes such as High speed, Heavy rail & Suburban, Metro and Mass transit, Light rail, Automated people movers as well as Heavy haul freight. Our regional offices contain talented, multidisciplinary teams offering a broad range of professional services and expertise including railway design, construction, installation, and commissioning.Our current portfolio of projects include Transpennine Route Upgrade, Blackpool Tram, other GRIP stage 1-4 commissions for Network Rail, upcoming opportunities on Midland Mainline, CP7 frameworks, TfGM etc. Arup also advises clients worldwide on electrification systems, such as Eglinton (Toronto), On Corr projects (Toronto), and major projects in India, South East Asia and Middle East.The OpportunityThis role will be based in our Bangalore Office, ensuring the successful delivery of technically excellent multidisciplinary rail projects and bids primarily in the India & UK portfolio and as well as global.In this role, you will be the Lead design engineer for the Traction power system package works, where you will responsible for the Traction power systems design delivery and you will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary rail team, responsible for the successful delivery of our design commissions for our major clients including Network Rail contractors in the UK (in a design and build context), other agencies such as Train Operators, Councils, Passenger Transport Executives, academic institutions and EPC Contractors in India.This role will involve preparing and undertaking communications for both internal and external clients, which could be both written and verbal relating to your project/bid deliverables and contribute significantly to the rail electrification discipline clients and support work winning activity.You will be able to self-manage your own work and with limited supervision and oversee work of others Junior members in the team to deliver in accordance with project programmes and budgets. Your project tasks will generally support implications for ‘big picture’ cost and programme that underpin our client relations both internally and externally. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Key ResponsibilitiesCapable in Leading the production and checking of Traction power supply (TPS), EHV/HV/MV Distribution and Earthing and Bonding design at all stages of design including capability to supervise Traction power design team members and checking AC&DC design studies, drawings, technical reports and calculation sheets, and presenting designs to the Client.Producing Preliminary and detailed design (including Power Supply & Distribution equipment layout plans, single line diagrams, equipment sizing, installation details, protection & control, schematics, bills of quantity, wiring and cable plans within multi-disciplinary rail projects).Proven skillset in performing the AC & DC traction power simulation studies (power factor, load flow, stability, short circuit, and stray current etc.) including Harmonics, Resonance, Protection relay setting and coordination studies.Experienced in substation design including TSS/RSS/Feeding Stations/Midpoint sectioning (SP/SSP) etc. Hands on experience in the power system modelling by using ETAP software.Experience of complex traction simulation studies, including insulation coordination, Di-electric coordination studies. Capable to demonstrate the Earthing & Bonding studies, stray current/corrosion mitigation strategies for AC/DC traction systems with technical integration of Traction power equipment within receiving/distribution substations and auxiliary supply including SCADA system in undertaking site surveys, site visits and reporting on asset conditions.Experience in emerging technologies including 2x25kV AT system and Static frequency converters (SFCs) will be an added advantage and in Semi-high speed and high-speed rail projects will be advantage.We'd love to hear from you if you have.Overall discipline experience of above 10 years with relevant experience of 8 years in an independent Traction Power design engineer role with strong demonstrating design skills, including good understanding of simulation studies by using technical software.An appropriate university engineering degree and ideally an associate member/chartership of IET or equivalent.Experience in a lead engineer role and construction methods and installation, Vendor Approvals, involvement in design safety discussions with good technical demonstration skills and in leading and the production and checking of complete Traction power system package deliverables for Depot, Main line/at-grade, Elevated and Underground sections.Involved in preparation of design basis reports, understanding technical specifications and responding to technical notes/queries. Good Knowledge of OLE/OCS, 3rd Rail, Railway infrastructure and systems.Good working knowledge of relevant British/Europe Standards, India Standards, Railway Group and Network Rail Standards. Involved in assisting Bid Manager in preparing ‘competitive tender’ submission/bids and in undertaking site surveys/site visits and reporting on asset conditions.Knowledge and experience in multi-disciplinary ‘design integration’ and identifying interface issues and preparation of Data sheets and bill of quantities (BoQ) in Traction power systems and interface with wide range of Rolling stock, OLE/OCS, P-way/Track/Civil structures, SCADA, BIM and other railway electrification systems including Signalling, E&P and MEP.Must have provided mentorship to junior engineers and managing a small team of people with excellent report writing and communication skills.If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Reward and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks which include, amongst others, for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You’ll have access to flexible hybrid working through the staggered start and finish times, working from home occasionally/as required.Different people, shared valuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. 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