Join to apply for the Principal Traction Power Engineer role at Mott MacDonaldLocation/s: Birmingham, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Derby, Sheffield, YorkRelocation supported: Not supportedRecruiter contact: Madeleine KnightMott 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 incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.About UsAbout The RoleThe successful candidate will be highly organised, self-starting, and entrepreneurial in nature, fully able to demonstrate very good time management and communication skills, as well as demonstrating a strong technical foundation.Dependent upon specific project requirements, there may be a requirement to travel to other locations (company or client, office, or site) within the UK and overseas for various periods of time.Reporting to and working with the Traction Power Team Leader, your day-to-day work will include a combination of the following: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, 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 etc;Undertake construction sites, inspection, on site design verification;Interface with clients (prepare and give presentations, chair meetings, etc);Carry out bespoke technical investigation, which may require on-site measurements;Mentoring of junior staffCandidate specificationEssentialDegree in Electrical Engineering or similar subjectAttained ChartershipExperience of Electric track equipment designExperience of substation design (AC and DC)Experience in development of electrical protectionExperience in HV and LV cable route designExperience of traction load flow modelling software and power system studies and/or experience of EMC assurance applied to rail systemsDesirableExperience of design independent assessment;Appreciation of environmental issues associated with rail engineering works;Good working knowledge and demonstrable experience of Network Rail and Transport for London projectsIT skills: proficiency in usage of ETAP modelling software or similar, TRAIN simulation software or similar, BIM and associated CAD software package ( AutoCAD, Bentley AECOsim and Microstation);We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process.We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits IncludingHealth and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.Financial wellbeingWe match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.LifestyleA minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.Enhanced family and carers leaveEnhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.Learning and developmentPrimary annual professional institution subscription.A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.Networks, communities, and social outcomesJoin a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr