Senior Overhead Contact System Engineer

Hatch•Calgary, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team in Calgary, Alberta. In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key for this role will be the ability to work well in a team environment and develop/mentor staff. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
P Eng or ability to obtain one in 6 months from date of hire.
Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.
10 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC transit systems.
Thorough understanding of the relevant European railway standards (EN, IEC, UIC and etc.) and North American standards (IEEE et al).
Professional engineer’s license is an advantage.
Experience with North American and/or European transit/transportation industries is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
CAD tools (AutoCAD/MicroStation) and OCS design software experience with structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA.
Experience in field testing of OCS systems.
Knowledge of railway traction power systems.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
Prepare design reports.
Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
Review project submittments and requests for information from contractors.
Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
Management of OCS projects.
Support proposals and mentor/train staff.