Senior Traction Power Engineer - Poland

Hatch, a globally respected leader in railway consulting, is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Traction Power Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team in Katowice, Poland.

In this role, the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Lead a group of junior electrical engineers in developing traction power design packages. 

• Design traction power substations, feeder systems and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, auxiliary power supply systems, and control circuits. 

• Coordinate with other engineers on systems integration and design. 

• Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports. 

• Develop project documents including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates. 

• Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors. 

• Provide installation, testing, and commissioning support to clients. 

• Manage traction power projects. 

You bring to the role: 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. 

• 15 to 25 years of experience in traction power system design, covering both DC and AC electrification systems. 

• Expertise in the design of DC traction power substations (600 VDC to 1500 VDC) and 25 kV AC traction substations (1 × 25 kV AC and 2 × 25 kV autotransformer systems). 

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is required, together with a thorough understanding of the US National Electrical Code (NEC), European standards such as EN and IEC, and relevant local regulations and codes. 

• Professional Engineering Registration (or equivalent) or Engineer-in-Training certification is an advantage. 

• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry and other global rail systems is highly desirable. 

• Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements. 

The following skills/experience are a plus: 

• Experience with load flow simulation software. 

• Knowledge of power system analysis. 

• Experience in factory testing, field testing, and commissioning of traction power equipment. 

• Experience in protective relaying. 

• Experience in medium-voltage switchgear application, design, and specification. 

• Knowledge of railway overhead catenary and/or third-rail distribution systems. 

• Project management experience. 

• Management experience. 

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage. 

This position is based in Poland and will support global rail systems projects from our Katowice, Poland office.