
HELLO, I'M
Rıza Hüsmen.
Senior Electrical Engineer (B.Sc)
Overhead Catenary (OCS), Traction Power and Signalling Systems (ETCS, CBTC) Expert
About
MY BACKGROUND
Senior Electrical Engineer with 25 years of experience in railway systems, specializing in project design, approval, field implementation, testing, and commissioning of Signalling, Traction Power and Overhead Electrification Systems.
My objective is to leverage my technical expertise and experience in managing projects across the design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and commissioning phases in the railway sector.
I specialize in providing comprehensive solutions and consulting services for Overhead Catenary (OCS), Traction Power and Signalling Systems (ETCS, CBTC), to optimize the performance and efficiency of these critical railway system components.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
1973–1978
YILDIZ Technical University (IDMMA) – Istanbul, Türkiye
Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
Jan 2022 - present
Cerkezkoy-Istanbul High Speed Railway Project
Independent Railway Electromechanic Systems Expert
Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
MOTT MACDONALD
Edirne - Istanbul Railway Project
Consultant / Electromechanical Systems Manager
Mar 2007 - Dec 2008
ESER CONSULTING & ENGINEERING INC.
Izmir Metro Project
Electromechanical Control Chief
Oct 2003 - Sep 2005
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION
Eskisehir Tramway Project
Electrification System Engineer
Apr 1996 - May 1998
EMKO ELECTRONICS INC., Bursa
Production Manager
Dec 2008 - Sep 2020
AVRASYACONSULT JV
Marmaray Commuter Railway Project, Istanbul
Signalling System, OCS and Traction Power System Project Manager
Oct 2005 - Feb 2007
ALARKO INC.
Eskisehir - Ankara High Speed Railway Project
Electrification System Engineer
May 1998 - Sep 2003
YAPI-ICF KAISER ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY INC.
Bursaray Light Railway Project
Site Supervision Engineer
Oct 1978 - Jan 1996
TURKISH AIR FORCE, Eskisehir
Electrical Engineer, from Lieutenant to Major ranked
Expertise & Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Signalling Systems (ETCS, CBTC)
Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
Traction Power Systems
Stray Current, Grounding and EMC
Office Tools
English
French
Turkish