Senior Power Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arcadis Full time

As a key member of our global team at Arcadis, you will play a vital role in delivering world-class sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

With a strong passion for improving the quality of life, you will be part of our global business comprising 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to making a positive impact.

Role Overview:

You will work closely with our Technical Directors and Discipline Lead to take on a key role on national projects within the Rail Traction Power sector. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality traction power and earthing and bonding designs, while mentoring and providing technical guidance to upcoming Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the traction power and/or earthing and bonding component of projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards are met.
  • Develop and coordinate traction power system designs, including AC and DC traction substation system design, earthing and bonding schematics, and coordination with other design disciplines.
  • Conduct AC and DC traction power system studies, including equipment sizing, fault calculations, and insulation coordination studies.
  • Coordinate the traction power system with overhead wiring and signalling system design, and develop lightning protection system designs.
  • Provide technical expertise and overview to clients and stakeholders, and assist in technical decision-making and providing alternative options/solutions.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience as a power systems engineer, with at least 3 years of recent experience in traction power system design or equivalent.
  • Tertiary qualification in electrical/power engineering, preferably chartered engineering and RPEQ status.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Highly regarded skills include experience in a design consultancy role, leading design teams, and delivering traction design packages, as well as proficiency in traction power system modelling software tools.

Note: Training will be provided to develop skills in areas such as CDEGS earthing system software, ETAP or equivalent software tool, and transient studies in ATP/PSCAD/EMTP.



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