Senior Power Supply & Traction Power Engeneer

Role Overview

Senior Power Supply & Traction Power Engineer at Hitachi Rail STS S.P.A., based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Full-time position.

Company Overview

Hitachi Rail operates globally at the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology in the transportation sector. The organization brings together a multi-cultural workforce committed to sustainable and innovative solutions.

Role Purpose

To lead the design, commissioning, verification, and delivery of power supply and traction power systems for rail transportation projects. The role ensures compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, and project constraints while driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development

• Support Design and Development processes, procedures, and instructions aligned with KPIs.
• Monitor % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects.

Commissioning and Testing

• Perform commissioning activities in accordance with railway environment rules, risks, and standards.
• Plan and coordinate test activities and operational site work according to schedule.
• Execute tests and issue test reports following quality procedures.
• Ensure Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents are completed according to the V&V Plan.

Interface and Coordination

• Identify and resolve Contact line interfaces with main subsystems including Signalling, Civil Works, and Track systems.
• Interface with the Commissioning Manager to coordinate operational activities and schedule alignment.
• Ensure interface management with other relevant technologies.

Quality and Compliance

• Guarantee delivery of every system in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing, and cost constraints.
• Issue non-compliances and purpose remedy actions according to quality procedures.
• Adhere to commissioning rules and standards specific to the project and country context.
• Induct other people involved in test activities on proper procedures.

Knowledge Management and Reporting

• Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to Contact line systems, including best practices and lessons learned.
• Monitor % completion of activity budget with respect to planned allocation in the project.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5 to 10 years of Engineering and Commissioning expertise.
• Preferred experience in Contact Line systems.
• Plus experience in traction power or electrical systems.
• Clear Criminal Background Check required.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of system, subsystems, and architecture in transportation systems and their interactions.
• Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards.
• Technical expertise in Contact line, Signalling, Civil Works, and Track system interfaces.
• Self-motivated with ideas for continuous improvement and creativity.

Additional Information

• Job Schedule: Full time.
• Remote: No.
• Job ID: R0147011.
• Date Posted: 2026-10-06.