Senior Traction Power Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.

Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what\xe2\x80\x99s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. The Transport & Logistics line of business is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sector. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client\xe2\x80\x99s local programs. Be part of a world class rail team out of the UAE and make a major contribution to large project, like Oxagon Freight Rail and Passenger Rail which are iconic projects. Make a difference, develop part of the traction team needed to bring in a railway into the port. The railway will redefine logistics and transport in the Middle East, providing fully automated, modern, safe, efficient and sustainable networks. We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies. Come work with the Jacobs UAE Ports & Maritime / Rail traction power group Middle East projects as a Senior Traction Power Engineer. Able to work independently with support from the group. Active participation in providing:
  • Design development of transit and rail traction power projects.
  • Technical design for project aspects such as traction power substation and distribution design associated with conceptual engineering.
  • Detailed engineering designs, and preparation of transit/rail contract documents for construction.
Responsibilities include:
  • Using code compliant electrical engineering practices to develop designs and reports.
  • Preparing power system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems.
  • Supporting and prepare computer simulations and studies including AC and DC load flow, short-circuit availability, motor-starting, and protective relay coordination studies.
  • Performing site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks.
  • Reviewing contractor shop drawings and testing submittals.
  • Supporting the preparation of technical and cost proposals.
  • Supporting the preparation of proposal interview presentations.
  • Actively participating in Quality Control of design for completeness and accuracy.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing representing client at manufacturer\xe2\x80\x99s plant.
Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:
As a successful candidate you will have an Electrical Engineering Degree with a minimum of 15 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in electrical design. Experience in electrified railway (3rd rail or Overhead Contact System) substation and power distribution systems design to include AC and DC rail transit traction power substations, Wayside cable plant, Circuit breakers, Switchgear, Transformers, Rectifiers, SCADA and PLC control systems and Relay protection. You will be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. Professional accreditation preferred. Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions \xe2\x80\x93 we are committed to encouraging a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds impact our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too \xe2\x80\x93 from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what guides you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals \xe2\x80\x93 all at a single global company. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1489530
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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