OCS Design Engineer

Join a company 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 work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

About the 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.

Other possible locations: Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar with pantograph as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
• Prepare design 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 OCS projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.
• 5 to 15 years of experience with DC OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt DC rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC.
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local codes.
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.

Skills

The following skills/experience are a plus:

• Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Experience with structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA.
• Experience in field testing of OCS systems.
• Knowledge of railway traction power systems.
• Project management experience.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work with great people and make a difference.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.