Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering work that defines our future and creates societal impact in the communities we serve. We empower our people to collaborate, learn, and grow, and we are a proudly employee-owned business that values empowerment, inclusion, and excellence.

About Us

At Mott MacDonald, we conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions that transform cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. Our planning, engineering, environmental, and management skills cover the entire project cycle, from business cases to procurement, delivery, and maintenance. We contribute to the Global Transport Sector Strategy and aim to make a tangible impact on communities worldwide.

About The Role

An exciting technical role has become available for an ambitious engineer to join our Traction Power & Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team, undertaking power modelling, HV substation design, and EMC assurance on rail projects of varying sizes (many multi-disciplinary).

The successful candidate will be highly organized, self-starting, and entrepreneurial, with excellent time management and communication skills, and a strong technical foundation. A curious mind and appetite for learning are essential to thrive in our consultancy environment. Some travel to other locations within the UK or overseas may be required depending on project needs.

Reporting to and working with the Traction Power Team Leader, day-to-day work will include a combination of responsibilities as listed below.

Responsibilities

• Formulating scope of work, methodology, and associate programme/budget to support bids;
• Undertake site surveys, asset records correlation, and on-site record verification;
• Prepare and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies, and option selection reports;
• Undertake and/or supervise power system modelling work (using ETAP and TRAIN, Mott MacDonald’s multi-train simulator);
• Prepare and/or review outline and detailed designs for AC and DC electrification schemes including distribution and electrical track equipment;
• Undertake/review earthing & bonding and protection studies;
• Provide input to other disciplines, including civils, SCADA LV Power, signalling and systems assurance;
• Undertake construction site inspections and on-site design verification;
• Interface with clients (prepare and give presentations, chair meetings, etc.);
• Carry out bespoke technical investigations, which may require on-site measurements;
• Mentoring of junior staff.

Candidate specification

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar subject
• 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in the rail industry
• Attained Chartership
• Experience of electric track equipment design
• Experience of substation design (AC and DC)
• Experience in development of electrical protection
• Experience in HV and LV cable routes

Desirable

• Experience of traction load flow modelling software and power system studies and/or EMC assurance applied to rail systems
• Experience of design independent assessment; appreciation of environmental issues in rail engineering
• Good working knowledge of Network Rail and Transport for London projects
• IT skills: ETAP, TRAIN, BIM/CAD (AutoCAD, Bentley AECOsim, MicroStation)

Location

Location(s): Croydon, Derby, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, York, London, UK.

Contract type and work pattern

Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time

Industry and role details

Market: Transport
Discipline: Railways
Job Ref: 10631
Recruiter Contact: Madeleine Knight

Benefits and equal opportunities

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to Skilled Worker visa applicants in the UK. We welcome applicants eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile working: Hybrid working policy to support well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits packages

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health and wellbeing, Financial wellbeing, Lifestyle, Enhanced family and carers leave, Learning and development, and Networks and social outcomes.

• Health and wellbeing
  • Private medical insurance for UK colleagues; Health cash plan; Access to Peppy for menopause support; Comprehensive wellbeing program; Flexible benefits to include health coverage for family.
• Financial wellbeing
  • Employer pension contributions matching 4.5% to 7%; Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x); Income protection; Flexible benefits; Annual bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle
  • 33-35 days holiday (with buy/sell options); Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years; Employee saving schemes and discounts.
• Enhanced family and carers leave
  • 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave; Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay; Up to 5 additional days for caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development
  • Annual professional subscription; Access to mentoring, training, and self-development opportunities.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes
  • Join groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers networks; opportunities to contribute to social outcomes.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognise differences in ability, skills, and experience as a strength and encourage applications from all backgrounds.