Electrical and Traction Power Expert

Morpheous is seeking an Electrical and Traction Power Expert to join its India team to assist with current and exciting future projects. We are looking for a professional who enjoy working with people in a multidisciplinary team environment and strive for excellence. Your years of robust experience in technical domains such as traction substations, feeder systems, energy modelling will be an asset.

Location : Asia
Field : Electrical Engineering/Railway Engineering
Experience Level : 15+
Type of Contract : Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Power System Design Basis Review: Review APD and DED design basis, assumptions, and system philosophy for traction and non-traction power systems. Verify compliance with international and national electrical standards, Pakistan Railways requirements, and APD recommendations 

• Substation and Distribution Review: Assess design of substations, 11/0.4kV transformers, power feeders, and load distribution networks for stations, yards, workshops, and operational facilities 

• Electrical Systems Assessment: Review lighting, control, and protection systems including protective relays, power backup arrangements, and automatic fire alarm integration 

• Solar Power System Evaluation: Evaluate solar power system design for hybrid or standby operation, integration with existing networks, and compatibility with current installations 

• Redundancy and Reliability: Assess redundancy, fault tolerance, and reliability of power supply systems to ensure uninterrupted operations during grid outages or failures 

• Value Engineering: Conduct value engineering and optimization for cost efficiency, energy conservation, and operational performance 

• Protection Systems: Review lightning protection, earthing, and surge protection systems to ensure safety and compliance with IEC 62305 and railway standards 

• Energy Efficiency: Evaluate energy efficiency measures, high-efficiency equipment selection, and power consumption optimization 

• O&M Assessment: Assess operation and maintenance aspects including accessibility, maintainability, monitoring, and long-term sustainability 

• Future Electric Traction Provisions: Review APD and DED provisions for future electric traction along corridor. Verify adequate structural and clearance allowances. Assess compatibility of track alignment, elevation, and profile with future electrification requirements 

• Overhead Structure Clearances: Assess overhead structures (ROBs, FOBs, bridges) for sufficient clearance for both current diesel and future electric operations 

• OHE Installation Provisions: Ensure viaducts, bridges, culverts, and yards incorporate lateral clearance for future overhead equipment (OHE) installation. Review interface with civil works including signals, cable routing, drainage systems, and other utilities 

• Building and Platform Integration: Verify buildings, station platforms, and yard layouts provide necessary spatial allowances for electric traction equipment and support structures 

• Future Compatibility: Assess compatibility of proposed structural and geometric designs with future electrification to avoid major reconstruction 

• Double-Stack Container Operations: Assess feasibility and technical requirements for accommodating future double-stack container operations including OHE clearance where applicable 

• Gap Identification: Identify and communicate shortcomings, gaps, or inconsistencies in DED related to electric power and future traction provisions

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical Engineering Key Technical Competencies Required 

• Electrical Power Systems: Expert knowledge of power distribution, substations, and protective systems 

• Traction Power: Understanding of 25kV AC electrification systems for railways 

• High Voltage Engineering: Experience with HV equipment, transformers, and switchgear 

• Renewable Energy: Knowledge of solar power systems and grid integration 

• Energy Management: Understanding of energy efficiency and consumption optimization 

• Protection and Earthing: Expertise in lightning protection, earthing systems per IEC standards 

• Power System Analysis: Proficiency in load flow analysis, fault analysis, and system protection 

• Clearance Requirements: Knowledge of electrical clearances for overhead catenary systems 

• International Standards: Familiarity with IEC, BS, and other electrical standards for railways

Additional Informations

Work Arrangement: 

• Minimum 60% on-site presence for field verification 

• Coordinate with Track Design Specialist, Bridge Engineer, and Geotechnical Expert 

• Participate in site visits and alignment verification activities 

What we offer: 

• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people 

• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry 

• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts 

• Challenging career with countless opportunities 

• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Morpheous team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best 

• Expected growth at Morpheous: 

o You will be able learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business 

o You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc. 

o Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally 

• Regional networking We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran or any other protected status.

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