Junior OCS Engineer

AECOM•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a talented Junior Level OCS (Overhead Catenary Systems) Engineer to join our World Class Rail team based in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will be part of the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team responsible for a variety of engineering tasks including, but not limited to planning, conceptual engineering, design, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and implementing a variety of overhead system types including auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, simple catenary and single contact wire/trolley wire, as well as both AC and DC systems.
Experience in the design and analysis of overhead electrification systems, including a variety of project scopes and design phases ranging from preliminary design through construction
Experience utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation into the design of electrification systems.
Should also have knowledge of a variety of design software packages, including STAAD, LPile and MathCAD.
Experienced in the development of specifications, cost estimating, construction staging, and design around active railroad and should be familiar with construction and installation practices.

Responsibilities

Perform calculations for all phases of design including wire tensions, pantograph security, support structure capacity, overhead clearance, pole layouts, foundations and down guys.
Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications.
Apply knowledge and understanding of rail design, rail operations and construction on or about a railroad, overhead catenary systems, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS).