Senior Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineer
About The Position
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Overhead Catenary System Engineer for our Boston, MA Office. YOUR IMPACT Ensure that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects Develop design approaches and concepts for projects including Power Distribution Design for Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail, and High Speed Rail, utilizing overhead contact or third rail systems Prepare Overhead Contact System studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems Lead the development of Overhead Contact System technical calculations Lead the development of Overhead Contact System layouts, arrangements and details Lead, devlop and review designs and technical specifications, meeting quality standards Develop construction cost estimates Develop design/engineering cost estimates Assist project managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required Perform field inspections as needed Train and develop support staff Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs Manage and provide Overhead Contact System technical guidance to team members Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs WHO YOU ARE Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline. 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, prior transit and rail experience, and infrastructure design Certifications/Licensure as applicable Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection Commissioning of Traction Power Distribution Systems and Equipment, including experience with engineering design on at least three transit or commuter/intercity rail projects Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products Experience in a MicroStation and AutoCAD design environment for the development of Overhead Contact System design drawings Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications Immediate availability to work in the US Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering. Ability to perform site investigations along electrified railroad
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, prior transit and rail experience, and infrastructure design
- Certifications/Licensure as applicable
- Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports
- Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection
- Commissioning of Traction Power Distribution Systems and Equipment, including experience with engineering design on at least three transit or commuter/intercity rail projects
- Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
- Experience in a MicroStation and AutoCAD design environment for the development of Overhead Contact System design drawings
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Immediate availability to work in the US
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Ability to perform site investigations along electrified railroad
Responsibilities
- Ensure that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects
- Develop design approaches and concepts for projects including Power Distribution Design for Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail, and High Speed Rail, utilizing overhead contact or third rail systems
- Prepare Overhead Contact System studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems
- Lead the development of Overhead Contact System technical calculations
- Lead the development of Overhead Contact System layouts, arrangements and details
- Lead, develop and review designs and technical specifications, meeting quality standards
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Develop design/engineering cost estimates
- Assist project managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings
- Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required
- Perform field inspections as needed
- Train and develop support staff
- Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables
- Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
- Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
- Manage and provide Overhead Contact System technical guidance to team members
- Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Benefits
- WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
- Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
