Senior Rail Systems / Senior Catenary Engineer

AECOMBoston, MA
$200,000 - $215,000Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Senior Rail Systems / Senior Catenary Engineer for employment within the New England region. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced rail professionals across the US, focusing on delivering projects for transit clients with an emphasis on electrification and overhead catenary systems (OCS). AECOM's Transportation business line is dedicated to building, modernizing, and expanding transportation projects to ensure safe, expedient, and cost-effective mobility for growing populations. We leverage our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring aging infrastructure, to help clients find smarter, more advanced transportation solutions. Our integrated approach and commitment to social responsibility have earned us the trust of various public and private sector clients, enabling us to deliver high-quality solutions that benefit society.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field plus 8 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
  • As a condition of employment, selected candidate must have a Valid Driver's License and pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review

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)
  • Serves as a project manager on mid-large size projects
  • Coordinates team and provides technical expertise for mid-large size projects
  • Will develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications
  • Leads technical client relationships related to design, construction and phasing of the work
  • Coordinates with multiple departments related to a projects scope of work
  • Mentors staff to develop a team to support work throughout New England and beyond
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • 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
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