Power Supply Manager

SYSTRA is one of the worlds leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRAs mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

Power Supply Manager

Missions/Main Duties

• Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of power supply systems (traction, auxiliary, emergency power) for the high-speed rail project from concept design to commissioning and handover.
• Design Review & Consultancy: Oversee and support the design of power supply solutions, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards of UAE and international railway norms.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and integration of power supply systems.
• Technical Assessments: Evaluate feasibility studies, technical proposals, and tender documents; recommend best practices and value engineering solutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all power supply works comply with local statutory requirements, environmental standards, and railway best practices.
• Budget & Scheduling: Prepare and manage budgets, resources, project schedules, and risk registers for power supply sub-projects.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and monitor QA/QC plans, testing and commissioning strategies, and HSE protocols related to power systems.
• Reporting: Provide regular progress reports, technical documentation, and presentations to project teams and senior management.
• Training & Support: Mentor junior engineers, facilitate knowledge transfer, and support operational readiness and handover activities.
  
  

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the design and management of power supply systems for rail infrastructure, with a strong focus on rail/high-speed rail.
• Proven track record in project management within international consultancy or major infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of traction power, substations, overhead catenary, SCADA, and associated safety standards.
• Experience working in the GCC/UAE and familiarity with local regulations is highly desired.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contract framework and project controls tools.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software (ETAP, AutoCAD, BIM, MS Project, etc.).
• Multicultural team management experience.
• Fluency in English.