Traction Power Consultant

Summary: The Traction Power Consultant will support the design and development of DC traction power systems for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project, a significant infrastructure initiative. This role requires extensive expertise in UK light rail traction power systems and involves both technical and client-facing responsibilities. The consultant will be integral to the design, review, and delivery of traction power systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and stakeholder engagement. The position is classified as inside IR35 and is based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing traction power technical reports, feasibility studies, and option selection reports.
• Contributing to, supervising, and reviewing power system modelling using ETAP and/or TRAIN+MCE (Mott MacDonald’s multi-train simulator).
• Supporting and/or leading the outline and detailed design of AC and DC electrification schemes, including distribution and contact systems (electrical track equipment).
• Overseeing earthing & bonding and protection studies.
• Providing multi-disciplinary input across associated systems including Civils/Structures, SCADA, LV Power, Signalling, Signalling Power, and System Assurance.
• Interfacing with clients through presentations, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in traction power system design, particularly for UK light rail systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of DC and AC electrification design principles.
• Hands-on experience with power system modelling tools (ETAP, TRAIN+MCE).
• Familiarity with protection systems, earthing & bonding standards, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

Salary: £85.00 Hourly

City: West Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Traction Power Consultant West Yorkshire Mass Transit Project
Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Traction Power Consultant to support the design and development of DC traction power systems on the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project. This is a high-impact infrastructure scheme requiring in-depth expertise in UK light rail traction power systems.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will play a central role in the design, review, and delivery of traction power systems, with duties including:

• Preparing and reviewing traction power technical reports, feasibility studies, and option selection reports.

• Contributing to, supervising, and reviewing power system modelling using ETAP and/or TRAIN+MCE (Mott MacDonald s multi-train simulator).

• Supporting and/or leading the outline and detailed design of AC and DC electrification schemes, including distribution and contact systems (electrical track equipment).

• Overseeing earthing & bonding and protection studies.

• Providing multi-disciplinary input across associated systems including Civils/Structures, SCADA, LV Power, Signalling, Signalling Power, and System Assurance.

• Interfacing with clients through presentations, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in traction power system design, particularly for UK light rail systems.

• Strong technical knowledge of DC and AC electrification design principles.

• Hands-on experience with power system modelling tools (ETAP, TRAIN+MCE).

• Familiarity with protection systems, earthing & bonding standards, and interdisciplinary coordination.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in client-facing roles.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.