Overview

You will lead the design, integration and delivery of 2x25 kV AC traction power systems for CAHSR, acting as the technical authority for traction power and OCS. You will coordinate interfaces with civil, signalling and system teams, overseeing the full lifecycle from design to commissioning. You'll drive compliance with EN/TSI standards and US/FRA requirements, lead design reviews and manage technical risks.

This role places you at the center of a high‐profile international project that shapes the first true high‐speed railway in the US.

Compensaciones / Incentivos Flexible working hours

Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons

Reduced summer hours (July and August)

Flexible compensation (meal card, health insurance, transport card, childcare)

Life and accident insurance

Long-term career development focus

Responsabilidades Lead design and integration of 2x25 kV AC traction power systems for high-speed rail

Oversee TPSS, autotransformer stations, grid connections and system studies (load flow, protection, earthing & bonding)

Manage interfaces with OCS, signalling, SCADA, civil and rolling stock systems

Ensure compliance with EN/TSI standards and adaptation to US/FRA requirements

Lead technical reviews, assurance and validation of design deliverables

Coordinate with client, contractors, OEMs and utilities





Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities on site

Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams

Requisitos principales Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng minimum, MSc preferred)

Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) required

Membership of recognised professional body (e.g. IET, IEEE)

Demonstrated continuous professional development in railway electrification

Minimum 12–15+ years' experience in traction power systems

Proven delivery of high-speed rail electrification in Europe (>250 km/h)

Direct experience in 2x25 kV AC systems (design, integration and commissioning)

Experience across the full lifecycle: concept and preliminary design; detailed design; construction support; testing & commissioning

Participation in large-scale HSR projects (>100 km) with multidisciplinary interfaces

Strong leadership and team coordination capability

Proven stakeholder management (clients, contractors, OEMs)

Experience in international/JV environments

Traction power system design (TPSS, AT stations, HV/MV networks)

Load flow, protection, earthing & bonding studies

Grid integration and utility coordination

📌 Railway Electrification Engineer Specialist (Bilbao)
🏢 Idom Ingenieria Y Consultoria, S. A
📍 Bilbao