Rail Systems / Catenary Engineer

AECOM • Chelmsford, MA

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About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Rail Systems / Catenary Engineer for employment within the New England region. Here you will have the opportunity to work side by side with career rail professionals throughout the US, delivering projects for transit clients with a focus on electrification and overhead catenary systems or OCS. As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably. Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field plus 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices

Nice To Haves

• 10 years' experience in railway systems (Overhead Catenary Systems/Traction Power)
• 6 years of related experience in railway (overhead catenary systems, traction power, track)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads or OpenRail
• Experience working with Connecticut Department of Transportation, Metro-North Railroad, Amtrak, MBTA, or other passenger/commuter railroad agencies
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of our WORLD CLASS RAIL DESIGN group
• Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications
• Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects
• Lead major tasks
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS)
• Serve as a project manager on mid-large size projects
• Coordinate team and provide technical expertise for mid-large size projects
• Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications
• Lead technical client relationships related to design, construction and phasing of the work
• Coordinate with multiple departments related to a project's scope of work
• Mentor staff to develop a team to support work throughout New England and beyond
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with clients

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees