Overhead Contact System Electrification Engineer

HDR • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• AC/DC traction electrification, overhead contact and distribution system design and implementation is required
• Technical competence, with recognized rail specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
• Industry standing in technical committees in the electrification field.

Nice To Haves

• 7 years of experience from previous consultant firms, rail transit construction or transit agency experience.
• Experience in the construction of OCS electrification is desirable
• Experience with steel and concrete design and associated codes, i.e. AISC, ACI, AASHTO and other applicable codes.
• Familiarity with foundation design and associated software i.e. LPile
• Familiarity with structural design software such as SAP2000, STAAD, LARSA, or similar.
• Familiarity with the NESC and applying it in an OCS context.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with direct client interface and complete project life cycle (design to commissioning) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design production for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification overhead contact systems (OCS) distribution.
• Involvement in electrified rail and transit projects throughout North America and Internationally.
• Performing design, providing leadership of specific design packages for multiple projects, as well as coordinating the assembly of plans and specifications, and construction support.
• Supporting various rail and transit projects throughout North America to serve the contract requirements and respond to client needs.
• Developing technical specifications, criteria, drawings and calculations for AC and DC overhead contact systems, and the interfaces to traction power systems, structures and rail and bus vehicles.
• Proactively leading tasks between technical groups and being innovative in solving complex challenges.
• Overhead contact wire distribution design for Streetcar, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High-Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact systems.
• Overhead contact system components, schematics, layouts and calculations needed for equipment sizing and allocation, general arrangements, typicals, and allocation drawings.
• Work location would include both Home Office and short-term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems.
• Coordinating work of a small group of professionals and technicians.
• Direct client interface and complete project life cycle (design to commissioning).

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• Culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior