Job Description

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Parsons is looking for an experienced Power Supply Expert to deliver innovative and reliable traction power solutions for a landmark high speed rail project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to state-of-the-art high speed rail systems that set new benchmarks in efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. This role requires extensive experience in rail projects, with a preference for candidates who have worked in the UAE or GCC region.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and Implementation: Manage and review the design and implementation of traction power systems for high-speed rail operations, including substations, rectifier-transformer units, and distribution systems.

• System Analysis: Manage and review load flow studies, short circuit analyses, and harmonic studies to ensure optimal power distribution and system reliability under varying operational conditions.

• Integration and Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including rail system engineers, civil designers, and operations experts, to deliver seamless and integrated power solutions tailored to metro needs.

• Upgrades and Optimization: Evaluate existing systems and recommend upgrades to support increased capacity, improved headways, and enhanced energy efficiency.

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs and implementations comply with international HSR safety standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and local regulatory requirements.

• Research and Innovation: Stay ahead of industry advancements, leveraging emerging technologies to design resilient and sustainable traction power systems.

• Testing and Commissioning: Oversee system validation, testing, and commissioning to guarantee safe and reliable operation, including SCADA integration and performance tuning.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and excellence.

• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process enhancements to streamline delivery and improve system performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution, Masters preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in management of design and/or construction of rail projects, preferably HSR.

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.

• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools and software.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• GCC experience is preferred.

• Experience on large Rail Infrastructure program is a must, preferably HSR.

• Must have experience in Client Interfacing roles or a Consultancy role.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and practices.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Skills / Competencies:

• Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal + external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client.

• Understanding of the delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scale projects.

• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, contractors and others.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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