Power Supply lead Engineer

Req ID:504187

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Power Supply Lead Engineer in AlUla Saudi Arabia were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside innovative dedicated and collaborative teammates. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by performing the basic and detailed power supply engineering activities of a traction project (metro tramway or mainline). Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (including civil and MEP partners/contractors) manage all the Power Supply interfaces with local utility and much more.

Well look to you for:

• Lead MV/LV Traction Engineering: Ensure project implementation aligns with Design for Quality standards; propose solutions for performance and reliability.
• Perform Engineering Activities: Handle basic and detailed engineering for HV MV LV power supply and DC traction systems.
• Develop Technical Documentation: Prepare electrical architectures technical functional and interface specifications; conduct clause-by-clause reviews and gap analysis.
• Prepare Calculation Notes: Short circuit cable sizing power balance power factor study UPS and battery sizing earthing protection coordination MCB coordination and basic structural calculations.
• Manage Interfaces: Identify and manage interfaces between power supply subsystems and other project subsystems.
• Allocate Requirements: Perform transverse requirement allocations in collaboration with specialists; develop requirements from standards certifications safety and customer specifications.
• Supplier Coordination: Work closely with DC traction equipment suppliers; define architecture operational modes and functionalities; write subsystem specifications.
• Provide Project Support: Deliver method statements testing procedures and training as required.
• Procurement & Validation: Write technical purchasing specifications evaluate supplier offers validate documents define standards and participate in factory acceptance tests.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Define and execute verification strategies with engineering certification and validation teams.
• Site Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues at site implement modifications and ensure problem closure.
• Provide technical support to Construction and Testing & Commissioning teams; participate in site testing and commissioning when required.
• Perform project-level KPI reporting and métier-level reporting (via weekly reports).
• Support the PrEM in implementing and updating engineering risk mitigation plans managing change orders optimizing QCD and participating in design reviews.

Coordinate and manage interfaces with:

• Regional and central engineering teams/experts
• Other subsystems (Systems RAMS EMC Procurement Civil Works etc.)
• Customer representatives
• Project management team
• Suppliers subcontractors and partners

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
• At least 5 years of professional experience in railway transportation engineering including two railway projects as Lead Power Supply Engineer
• Preferably experienced in MV network sizing using tools such as ETAP or SKM
• Preferably experienced in MV cable sizing using tools such as ETAP or CYMCAP
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation testing and commissioning (HV MV LV systems)
• Proficient in AutoCAD; basic knowledge of BIM Revit and Navisworks preferred
• Self-motivated autonomous proactive and technically driven
• Fluent in English

• Saudi Nationals Preferred.

Things youll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Progress towards becoming a key player in the power supply domain by enhancing your project management and engineering skills
• Work with cutting-edge power supply technologies in the traction project sector including metro tramway and mainline systems
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.