Senior Electrical Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the engineering delivery for high-speed rail (HSR) non-traction electrical systems across major passenger terminals, rolling stock maintenance depots, stabling facilities, and line-side service points.

Reporting directly to the MEP Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for design reviews, material approvals, and testing & commissioning (T&C) for Medium Voltage (MV 11kV–33kV) power distribution, shore power connection systems, auxiliary substations, and facility electrical building services.

Missions/Main Duties

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Review & Engineering Compliance

• Submittal Verification: Perform rigorous technical reviews of engineering packages (Concept, Detailed, IFC, and As-Built) for passenger stations, depot workshop bays, stabling yards, and trackside service points.

• HSR & Depot Electrical Systems: Review designs for MV/LV switchgear, step-down transformers, Ring Main Units (RMUs), shore power supply units (400Hz / train pre-conditioning power), wheel-lathe/crane power distribution, and station building services (lighting, HVAC, life safety).

• Engineering Calculations: Validate calculation packages including MV load flow, short-circuit levels, voltage drop, cable sizing, earthing/grounding grid resistance, protection relay coordination, and arc flash safety.

• Standards & Life Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to HSR international standards (EN/IEC, AREMA), local power utility codes, and life-safety specifications for passenger facilities and enclosed depot halls (NFPA 70 / NFPA 130).

  2. Material & Equipment Approval

  • Technical Submittals: Evaluate Material Technical Submittals (MTS), vendor datasheets, compliance statements, and factory type-test reports against project specifications.

  • Equipment Auditing: Assess manufacturers for critical assets, including dry-type MV/LV transformers, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), emergency diesel generators, industrial UPS units, and train shore-power supply equipment.

  • Sample & Mock-Up Inspection: Inspect physical samples, high-voltage cable terminations, and equipment mock-ups prior to bulk procurement.

  • Site Material Inspections (MIR): Conduct site inspections of delivered materials to confirm quality, proper storage, and compliance with approved documentation.

  3. Testing & Commissioning (T&C)

  • T&C Documentation: Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), commissioning method statements, test schedules, and standard reporting protocols.

  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Witness FAT at manufacturer facilities for major MV switchgear, transformers, protection relay panels, and specialized depot power units.

  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Direct site pre-commissioning tests, including high-potential (Hi-Pot) cable testing, insulation resistance (megger), primary/secondary protection injection, and earth grid continuity tests.

  • Integrated System Testing (IST): Lead multi-system functional testing across facilities—including Automatic Transfer Schemes (ATS), emergency generator load pick-up, SCADA monitoring/control, fire alarm power shutoffs, and train shore-power interlocking systems.

  • Handover & Closeout: Manage technical punch lists, verify completion of remedial works, review final As-Built drawings and O&M manuals, and sign off on Commissioning Certificates.

Profile/Skills

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

Requirement Details EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Railway Systems Engineering. LicensureProfessional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred. Experience10+ years of electrical engineering experience on large-scale transportation or industrial building projects. Technical KnowledgeDeep understanding of MV distribution, Earthing & Bonding, Stray Current Mitigation, and emergency backup systems. Software ProficiencyHands-on expertise in ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and SKM PowerTools.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.