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Principal Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer

Swindon, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical delivery and design approval for complex traction power and high voltage substation projects across the UK and internationally.

Role type

Principal Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer (Discipline Lead / CRE)

Builds

Traction power and high voltage substation systems for rail electrification

Domain

Rail infrastructure / High voltage electrical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Traction power design, High voltage substation design, CRE/Lead Engineer accountability, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Design review and approval, Feasibility and detailed design management, CDM/Health & Safety compliance

Preferred skills

Low voltage design experience

Technologies

High voltage electrical systems, Rail traction power systems

Responsibilities

Act as Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) for technical delivery and design approval, Lead delivery of complex design packages across project stages, Oversee and review work by engineers and designers, Undertake site visits and surveys to inform design, Support construction stage design and technical guidance

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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