Railway Electrification Planner

About the Position

Railway Electrification Planner

Remote in Poland: join a leading international engineering firm as Railway Electrification Planner. Drive traction power projects and grow into leadership, from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and concept development of railway electrification systems, including 25 kV AC, 15 kV AC, and 750 V DC traction power configurations, in accordance with applicable national and international standards.
• Develop and review technical documentation including system design reports, load flow studies, short-circuit analyses, protection coordination studies, and earthing & bonding schemes.
• Plan and specify traction power substations (TPS) and autotransformer stations, including transformer sizing, switchgear configuration, SCADA/remote control interfaces, and protection relay settings.
• Produce and review drawings, schematics, and layout plans for substation sites and overhead line equipment corridors.
• Perform or oversee route surveys, corridor studies, and site feasibility assessments for electrification infrastructure.
• Define technical specifications and tender documentation for electrification works and equipment procurement.
• Manage interfaces with civil, signalling, telecommunications, and rolling stock disciplines to ensure system compatibility and integration.
• Support environmental impact assessments and planning approval processes related to electrification infrastructure.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and method statements during the design and construction phases.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID workshops, and safety assurance processes in line with the applicable Safety Management System (SMS).
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging standards relevant to railway electrification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in railway electrification planning or design, with demonstrable involvement in traction power substation projects.
• Solid understanding of traction power supply systems (AC and/or DC), overhead line systems, and power quality requirements.
• Experience with load flow and short-circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, ETAP, Spice-based tools, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of substation protection, SCADA systems, and earthing philosophies for traction environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CIVIL 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Preferred: Eligibility for professional engineering registration (PE, CEng, or national equivalent).

We Offer

• 100% Remote Work: Work fully from the comfort of your home anywhere in Poland.
• Stability: A long-term, full-time B2B contract working on secure, high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Career Progression: Get in on the ground floor. As the first Polish hire, you will be in a prime position to advance into a management role as the local team scales.
• International Exposure: Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams in a booming international infrastructure sector.

About the Company

OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o.

OPTIVEUM is a recruitment and consulting company created based on our 20-plus years of experience in HR & IT services. We work for clients located in Poland and abroad, providing our local and international candidates with project-based or permanent job opportunities in a remote or office-based model.

Company Data

OPTIVEUM Sp. z o.o.

ul. Tomasza Zana 43 lok. 2.1 20-601 Lublin, Poland

nr KRS: 0000834436, NIP 7010975729

Contact us at: [email protected]

Founded in 2020

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