Senior Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

7h

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer to work out one of our Northeast Offices to lead complex Northeast Corridor railroad projects as part of our National Transit and Rail Systems Business and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and other disciplines to execute multidisciplinary technical work including traction power and OCS design for multiple concurrent Amtrak and other Northeast Corridor railroad projects. Ensure that Systems Engineering concepts and processes are applied on railroad projects through the project life cycle, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, integration, testing, commissioning, and transition to operation and maintenance. Review traction power and OCS concepts, technical designs, and specifications to assess compliance with specifications, standards, and sound engineering practices, review cost estimates, and coordinate with stakeholders and contractors. Remain current in latest traction power and OCS engineering techniques and practices. Lead or support business development opportunities and proposals. Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables. Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings. Lead meetings with clients and WSP colleagues to discuss project challenges and help the team achieve a satisfactory outcome. Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff. Collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” services 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
• More than ten years of post-education experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, project management, and construction management for traction power and OCS systems for Amtrak or other Northeast Corridor railroads.
• Advanced written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, project managers, and employees at all levels.
• Highly proficient in systems engineering principles, practices, and processes.
• Experienced in providing critical review of documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help move toward the most effective, economical, and logical technical solution.
• 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
• Professional Licensure/Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and other disciplines to execute multidisciplinary technical work including traction power and OCS design for multiple concurrent Amtrak and other Northeast Corridor railroad projects.
• Ensure that Systems Engineering concepts and processes are applied on railroad projects through the project life cycle, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, integration, testing, commissioning, and transition to operation and maintenance.
• Review traction power and OCS concepts, technical designs, and specifications to assess compliance with specifications, standards, and sound engineering practices, review cost estimates, and coordinate with stakeholders and contractors.
• Remain current in latest traction power and OCS engineering techniques and practices.
• Lead or support business development opportunities and proposals.
• Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Lead meetings with clients and WSP colleagues to discuss project challenges and help the team achieve a satisfactory outcome.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” services 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 a 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.

What This Job Offers

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