Senior Traction Power Engineer (Poland)

Location:

Katowice, Silesian, Poland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

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Advertiser:

Hatch

Job ID:

132689903

Posted On:

10 February 2026

Requisition ID: 97972 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Katowice, Slaskie, Poland 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Traction Power Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team in the Katowice, Poland location.

  

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 to develop traction power design packages
-Design traction power substations, feeder and equipment sizing, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits
-Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design
-Perform load flow simulations and prepare reports
-Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates
-Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors
-Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients
-Management of 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 (600V to 1500V DC) and 25kV AC traction substations (1 x 25kV Ac and 2 x 25kV autotransformer systems)
-Working knowledge of NFPA 70 is required and thorough understanding of the US National Electrical Code (NEC) as well as European standards such as EN and IEC and relevant local regulations and codes
-Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate 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 is a plus:

-Load flow simulation software
-Knowledge of power systems 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/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 signalling projects from our Katowice, Poland office.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Why join us?

-Work with great people to make a difference
-Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
-Top employer
What we offer you?

-Flexible work environment
-Long term career development
-Think globally, work locally
 

Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the skills we’ve listed.

We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

 

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