The invention discloses a traction substation watchkeeper virtual immersion type training simulation system and method. Virtual three-dimensional scenes and related animations of a traction substation are established with three-dimensional modeling and animation software, the visual and auditory senses of training objects can be effectively enhanced, and the understanding of the training objects on study content can be intensified; the three training patterns of free exercising, situational teaching and simulation checking, and specific task training content are established with a three-dimensional engine and a database, and the training content is high in pertinence and capable of being freely modified; the scene perceptual feelings are further enhanced through virtual reality immersion type helmets and somatosensory interaction equipment. According to the method, the three-dimensional scene of the whole traction substation can be vividly and visually established through three-dimensional visualization simulation, the daily operation of patrolling, switching, overhauling and the like is simulated through service training content based on the three-dimensional scene, safe operation, a high immersion degree, high visualizability and a short training period are achieved in the training process, and good application prospects are achieved.