SERP Recruitment is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy to appoint an experienced Senior / Associate Engineer – Traction Power into its specialist rail electrification team.

This is an opportunity to join an established national rail business working across some of Australia’s most significant current and future transport infrastructure programs.

With a strong pipeline of major rail projects across multiple states, our client is looking for traction power specialists who can bring strong technical capability across rail electrification, traction power supply, substations, power systems and associated electrical infrastructure .

The position can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth , with the level tailored to suit the experience of the successful candidate.

The opportunity

Working within a specialist national traction power team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex rail electrification projects from early feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction.

Depending on your experience and level, responsibilities will include:

- Leading and coordinating traction power design packages across major rail projects
- Delivering AC and DC traction power system designs
- Traction power substation and HV supply system design
- Preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, feasibility studies and option assessments
- Undertaking and reviewing power system and protection studies
- Supporting HV/LV Earthing & Bonding and earth grid design
- Managing multidisciplinary design interfaces and project deliverables
- Providing technical guidance and support to developing engineers
- Working directly with clients and key project stakeholders
- Supporting tenders, proposals and future project pursuits

About you We are interested in speaking with engineers who have approximately 6+ years' experience through to senior technical leaders within traction power or rail electrification.

Ideally,



you will bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong experience in traction power and/or rail electrification design
- Experience with traction power substations, HV supply systems or associated rail electrical infrastructure
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and design documentation
- Understanding of HV/LV Earthing & Bonding principles
- Knowledge of relevant Australian and international rail/electrical standards
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work across multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects
- Must have full working rights for Australia

Experience on Australian heavy rail, metro or major transport infrastructure projects would be highly regarded, although candidates with transferable international rail experience are also encouraged to apply. Experience with software including DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CDEGS, ETAP, PSCAD, MATLAB, DIALux, OpenTrack or OpenPowerNet would also be advantageous.

Why consider this opportunity?

You'll be joining an established national rail team with a significant forward workload and the opportunity to work on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure programs.

The business offers:

- Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth location options
- Major long-term rail and transport infrastructure pipeline
- Specialist national traction power capability
- Exposure to technically complex rail electrification projects
- Opportunity to progress at Senior, Associate or potentially Principal level , depending on experience
- Strong technical career development and leadership opportunities
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and location

If you're an experienced Traction Power, Rail Electrification or Electrical Engineer and would like a confidential discussion about the prospect, please apply directly or contact Antonio Delle Donne at SERP Recruitment . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

📌 Senior / Associate Engineer – Traction Power (Sydney)
🏢 SERP Recruitment
📍 Sydney