About usMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering work that is defining our future and making a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance; we succeed when they do. We offer opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, with many ways to excel. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.About the roleAn exciting technical role has become available for an ambitious engineer to join our Traction Power & EMC team undertaking power modelling, HV substation design and EMC assurance on rail projects of various sizes, many of which are multi-disciplinary in nature.The successful candidate will be highly organised, self-starting, and entrepreneurial in nature, fully able to demonstrate very good time management and communication skills, as well as demonstrating a strong technical foundation. A curious mind and an appetite for learning are essential to thrive in our consultancy environment.Depending on project requirements, there may be a need to travel to other locations (company or client, office, or site) within the UK or overseas for varying periods of time. Reporting to and working with the Traction Power Team Leader, day-to-day work will include a combination of the following:Formulating scope of work, methodology and associate programme/budget to support bidsUndertake site surveys, asset records correlation and on-site record verificationPrepare and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies, option selection reportsUndertake and/or supervise power system modelling work (using ETAP and TRAIN, Mott MacDonald\'s multi-train simulator)Prepare and/or review outline and detailed designs for AC and DC electrification schemes including distribution and electrical track equipmentUndertake/review earthing & bonding and protection studiesProvide input to other disciplines, including civils, SCADA LV Power, signalling and systems assuranceUndertake construction site inspections and on-site design verificationInterface with clients (prepare and give presentations, chair meetings, etc)Carry out bespoke technical investigations, which may require on-site measurementsMentoring of junior staffCandidate specificationEssential:Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar subject10+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in the rail industryChartered engineer statusExperience of electric track equipment designExperience of substation design (AC and DC)Experience in development of electrical protectionExperience in HV and LV cable route designExperience of traction load flow modelling software and power system studies and/or experience of EMC assurance applied to rail systemsDesirable:Experience of design independent assessmentAppreciation of environmental issues related to rail engineering worksGood working knowledge and demonstrable experience of Network Rail and Transport for London projectsIT skills: proficiency in ETAP modelling software or similar, TRAIN simulation software or similar, BIM and CAD software (AutoCAD, Bentley AECOsim and MicroStation)We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognise that ability, skills and experience are strengths and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.Agile workingWe believe in flexible work arrangements. We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.AccessibilityIf you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you.BenefitsHealth and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleaguesHealth cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatmentsAccess to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleaguesComprehensive wellbeing program with family supportFlexible benefits to adjust health cover, including extending to familyFinancial wellbeingCompany pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6xIncome protection with return-to-work supportFlexible benefits including critical illness, payroll saving, and will writingProfit-sharing through annual bonus schemes as an independently owned businessLifestyleHoliday entitlement of 33-35 days per year (depending on level), with option to buy/sell leaveMinimum 35 days holiday after 5 years’ serviceEmployee saving schemes and retail discountsEnhanced family and carers leave26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave and two weeks paid paternity/partner leaveShared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full payUp to five additional days’ leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)Learning and developmentPrimary annual professional institution subscriptionOpportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-developmentNetworks, communities, and social outcomesJoin groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting various communitiesContribute to social outcomes in the communities we serveApply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr