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
Robust technical career development and leadership opportunities
Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and location
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Senior / Associate Engineer – Traction Power (Sydney)
🏢 SERP Recruitment
📍 Sydney