Senior OCS Engineer / Project Manager - Remote.

About the role

As a Senior OCS Engineer / Project Manager, you will play a key role in growing DEA's Rail Transit Systems practice by leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex Overhead Contact System (OCS) projects for electric trolleybus, light rail, commuter rail, high-speed rail, and third rail systems. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership from concept through construction, mentor multidisciplinary design teams, collaborate with clients and project partners, and support business development efforts across North America. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and leadership skills to deliver safe, reliable, innovative, and cost-effective transit infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of Overhead Contact System (OCS) projects from preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Serve as the technical lead for multidisciplinary OCS design teams and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Develop OCS layouts, master overlap charts, pole and foundation designs, assembly details, and contract documents.
• Perform OCS load calculations and engineering analyses.
• Coordinate OCS design with traction power, track, signaling, communications, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and engineering reports.
• Provide construction engineering support, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, field observations, and design revisions.
• Support system testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposal development, scope definition, fee estimates, and technical interviews.
• Contribute to the continued growth of DEA's Rail Transit Systems practice through technical excellence and business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional U.S. jurisdictions.
• 8+ years of experience designing Overhead Contact Systems for North American rail transit projects.
• Experience designing OCS for 600VDC, 750VDC, 1500VDC, and/or 25kV AC systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or design teams.
• Strong understanding of OCS integration with traction power, track, signaling, and communications systems.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience providing engineering support during construction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with electric trolleybus systems.
• Experience supporting proposal development, project pursuits, and client presentations.
• Experience with one or more of the following transit agencies: Sound Transit, King County Metro, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), TriMet.
• Experience supporting testing and commissioning of rail transit systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan.
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.

Pay

Potential salary range: $130,000/annually - $200,000/annually. The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Location: Remote.