TPS Design Manager

COBELEC is a specialist engineering company focused on complex railway and energy
infrastructure projects across Europe. The company delivers high-value technical solutions in
traction power supply, electrification and control systems, working on large-scale, long-term
projects with leading international partners.

COBELEC combines strong technical expertise with
an innovative mindset, offering its employees the opportunity to work with advanced
technologies in a professional and collaborative environment.

On behalf of the company, we are now inviting a senior professional to join a highly skilled
engineering team in the position of: TPS Design Manager.

• Report to the Design Manager (or as defined in the agreed organization chart between
  

the Employer and the ENE Contractor) on all TPS-related issues.

• Lead the development of TPS technical specifications in line with project and contractual
  

requirements.

• Manage and supervise a team of TPS Designers in the development of
  

both generic and detailed TPS designs.

• Ensure full compliance of TPS designs with project requirements, applicable standards
  

and technical specifications.

• Review, maintain and continuously improve TPS-related standards, methodologies and
  

internal procedures.

• Plan, organize and oversee the preparation, review and approval of TPS design
  

documentation.

• Manage assigned subcontractors, partner companies and suppliers involved in TPS
  

design and delivery.

• Act as a key technical point of contact for the client, providing assurance regarding TPS
  

solutions, design quality and compliance.

• Coordinate and oversee the launch and integration of application designs and remaining
  

TPS-related design activities.

• Foster a proactive, communicative and open-minded working culture within the TPS
  

design team.

• Provide strong leadership, mentoring and guidance to ensure design quality, adherence
  

to deadlines and budget targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent relevant field).
  
• Proven experience as TPS Design Manager (or equivalent senior role) within the last 10
  

years.

• Professional experience on at least one railway project.
  
• English at C1 level (spoken and written).
  
• Strong knowledge of TPS systems and standards within railway or similar large
  

infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop optimized, cost-effective and reliable TPS solutions.
  
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including coordination with clients,
  

suppliers and internal interfaces.

• Proactive, communicative and open-minded approach to work, with
  

strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under time
pressure.

• Monthly gross salary starting from €6,000 up to €8,000, depending on experience and
  

qualifications.

• A secure role within a flagship European infrastructure programme, with an expected duration of up to 15 years.
  
• Direct involvement in one of Europe’s largest railway electrification initiatives, shaping next‑generation transport systems across the Baltics.
  
• Work with unique traction power supply systems, modern railway electrification solutions, and specialised tools rarely available in the region.
  
• Collaborate with experts across Europe, gaining exposure to diverse engineering standards, EPC best practices, and cross-border project culture.
  
• Expand your technical expertise, take on broader responsibilities, and grow within a complex, high-performance engineering ecosystem.
  
• Permanent workplace in the Project Central Office in Riga, or another location agreed between the Employer and the ENE Contractor.

6000-8000 €/mon. gross