Electrical Engineer - Rolling Stock

AtkinsRéalis, Wilmorton, City of Derby

Electrical Engineer - Rolling Stock

Salary Not Specified

AtkinsRéalis, Wilmorton, City of Derby

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6ef33a733f674d619b7d14d949a7d070

Full Job Description

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop technically and build skills including: expert judgement, hand calculation, computational analysis and development of bespoke processes supported by a team of respected individuals? Do you want to work with a wide client base including train and equipment manufacturers, operators, owners and overhaulers? We are looking for you if you have experience of rolling stock electrical systems, to work with an industry respected group of experts who provide technical support in rail projects at all levels of the industry from heritage fleets to new build rolling stock. This includes design, compliance, incident investigation, vehicle refurbishment and life extension. We have a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we are here to support your career with us. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture so talk to us about what is ideal for you - full time, part time, term time, job share to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us., In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of electrical engineering projects to clients or internal project teams. We are looking for you if you can:

  • Understand client requirements and aspirations to identify and agree scopes of work.
  • Deliver high quality work to agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Ideally, have good knowledge of at least two of the following rolling stock areas, and the desire and ability to develop your knowledge within other areas:
  • + Traction equipment. + ETCS and signalling. + Auxiliary systems. + Train control and safety systems. + Diagnostic systems. + WIFI and infotainment. + Energy metering. + Pantographs and current collection equipment. + Train maintenance and fleet management. Example work activities: The role does not require applicants with experience in these areas. They are provided as examples of what you could be doing with us:
  • Design scrutiny / standards compliance assessment for electrical systems on new-build and modification projects.
  • Integration of new technology including decarbonization and ETCS projects.
  • Performance analysis for journey time and energy consumption.
  • Undertake Project Management roles for projects managed by the Electrical Engineering team.
  • Identify technical, commercial and safety risks associated with projects and ensure these are managed through each project phase.
  • Provide peer checking/approval of technical proposals and project deliverables.
  • Why work for AtkinsRéalis? Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

    At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.