Principal / Senior Overhead Line Engineer

Job Description

Overview         

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead to oversee and manage the design and implementation of overhead line electrification (OLE) projects for rail systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Electrification Design, project management, and a deep understanding of rail infrastructure.

Your role

• Lead and manage OLE design projects from conception through to completion.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, and electrical engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to communicate project progress.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery within scope.

About you

• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail electrification or related infrastructure projects, fewer years will be considered as Senior Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of overhead line design principles, standards, and practices.
• Strong knowledge of rail electrification standards and practices (e.g., EN, IEC).
• Proficient in design software and tools (e.g., MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit etc.).
• Proficient in engineering software and tools relevant to OLE design.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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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.