Railway Electrification Planner

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Optiveum

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

Recruitment • HR Tech

Optiveum is a recruitment and consulting company based on over 20 years of experience in HR and IT services. It operates both locally in Poland and internationally, offering candidates project-based or permanent job opportunities, either remotely or on-site. Optiveum specializes in placing professionals across various fields including IT, finance, accounting, and manufacturing, ensuring that both clients and candidates achieve their professional goals.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning and concept development of railway electrification systems, including 25 kV AC, 15 kV AC, and 750 V DC traction power configurations, in accordance with applicable national and international standards. • Develop and review technical documentation including system design reports, load flow studies, short-circuit analyses, protection coordination studies, and earthing & bonding schemes. • Plan and specify traction power substations (TPS) and autotransformer stations, including transformer sizing, switchgear configuration, SCADA/remote control interfaces, and protection relay settings. • Produce and review drawings, schematics, and layout plans for substation sites and overhead line equipment corridors. • Perform or oversee route surveys, corridor studies, and site feasibility assessments for electrification infrastructure. • Define technical specifications and tender documentation for electrification works and equipment procurement. • Manage interfaces with civil, signalling, telecommunications, and rolling stock disciplines to ensure system compatibility and integration. • Support environmental impact assessments and planning approval processes related to electrification infrastructure. • Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and method statements during the design and construction phases. • Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID workshops, and safety assurance processes in line with the applicable Safety Management System (SMS). • Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging standards relevant to railway electrification.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. • Minimum 5 years of experience in railway electrification planning or design, with demonstrable involvement in traction power substation projects. • Solid understanding of traction power supply systems (AC and/or DC), overhead line systems, and power quality requirements. • Experience with load flow and short-circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, ETAP, Spice-based tools, or equivalent). • Knowledge of substation protection, SCADA systems, and earthing philosophies for traction environments. • Proficiency in AutoCAD and CIVIL 3D. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset. • Preferred: Eligibility for professional engineering registration (PE, CEng, or national equivalent).

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% Remote Work: Work fully from the comfort of your home anywhere in Poland. • Stability: A long-term, full-time B2B contract working on secure, high-profile infrastructure projects. • Career Progression: Get in on the ground floor. As the first Polish hire, you will be in a prime position to advance into a management role as the local team scales. • International Exposure: Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams in a booming international infrastructure sector.