Railway Traction Power Engineer

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm active in architecture, mobility services and intelligent infrastructure, is hiring a Railway Traction Power Engineer in Bengaluru. The engineer designs, analyses, implements and maintains the electrical systems that power locomotives and railway networks, working with civil engineers, signal engineers and project managers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop traction power supply systems, including substations, overhead catenary systems (OCS) and third rail systems, and perform load flow analysis, short-circuit studies and voltage drop calculations.
• Select electrical equipment such as transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers and protective relays.
• Integrate traction power systems with signalling, telecommunications and track infrastructure, and address interfaces with rolling stock.
• Prepare technical specifications, design documents and project reports, and help project managers meet timelines and budgets.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning, troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develop maintenance schedules, analyse performance data and propose upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards such as IEEE, IEC and EN, and carry out risk assessments and safety analyses.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (master's preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in railway traction power systems or a similar domain.
• Familiarity with railway electrification systems, including AC and DC traction power.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification, experience with high-speed rail or metro systems, and knowledge of renewable energy integration with railway systems.

Required skills

• Electrical system modelling software such as ETAP or PSCAD.
• Power system protection, SCADA systems and relay coordination.
• Railway standards such as AREMA, BS EN or UIC.
• Problem-solving, analytical, communication and teamwork skills.