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Senior Rail Traction Power / Substation Engineer

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

Core

Design and deliver traction power and high voltage substation solutions for rail projects across the UK and internationally.

Role type

Senior IC rail traction power and substation engineer

Builds

Traction power and substation systems for rail infrastructure

Domain

Rail transportation / 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, project lifecycle management, independent technical checking, design compliance, site surveying, construction support, mentoring

Preferred skills

CRE/Lead Engineer experience, low voltage design

Technologies

industry standards, design governance tools

Responsibilities

Deliver design packages across feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages; perform independent technical checks of calculations and drawings; coordinate technical delivery with project teams; provide guidance to junior engineers; conduct site visits and surveys; support construction stage design.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities

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