Systems Manager - Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)

C3M Power Systems•Landover, MD

5d•$85,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Manager for Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) joins the Central Engineering team and drives the corporate adoption of engineering principles throughout the construction lifecycle. The role works with project, field, and prefabrication teams to support OCS design and delivery, including site surveys, material takeoffs, submittal reviews, technical RFIs, structural analysis, final design, installation coordination, and project closeout. It also supports project pursuits through engineering labor estimates and coordinates with the Engineering Manager on strategy across multiple projects. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs. The primary workspace is the McLean, Virginia office, with occasional visits to active construction sites. The office is described as having quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels; construction sites may involve outdoor weather, louder noise, and moving equipment. The position involves prolonged desk work, detailed computer work and document review, communication and collaboration, movement throughout the office, and occasional travel. Lifting and moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally is required. This is a demanding, high-performance role that requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug tests are required. The base salary range is $85,000–$185,000, with potential variation based on education, experience, and skills. Compensation includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits.

Requirements

5–15 years of experience in OCS construction, design, or operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer; California, Maryland, Washington, and Texas licenses are preferred.
Experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, project management, and construction management for traction power and OCS systems.
Experience reviewing documents and preparing highly complex technical deliverables and plans.
Well-developed critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify effective, economical, and logical technical solutions.
Flexibility to work a variety of schedules to meet business needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.
Self-motivated team player.
Team leadership skills and willingness to train and develop junior engineers.
Proficiency with CAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel; minimal software training should be needed.
Ability to produce work requiring minimal QA/QC before submission.
Knowledge of AREMA, IEEE, and NESC standards.
Ability to read project specifications and blueprints.
Comfort with prolonged periods of focused desk work, effective communication, and sharp visual acuity for detailed computer work and document review.
Ability to move actively through the office and travel occasionally to locations including construction sites.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular hours when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license in California, Maryland, Washington, or Texas.

Responsibilities

Work directly with project, field, and prefabrication management teams.
Perform site surveys throughout all phases of a project.
Prepare accurate material takeoffs for the entire project.
Review manufacturer submittal data for conformance with project specifications.
Compose technical RFIs for submission and coordination with the Engineer-of-Record.
Perform structural analysis related to pole loading and deflection.
Complete final design of OCS structures, including cantilevers, headspans, downguys, balance weights, and conductor rail.
Coordinate internal designs with prefabrication staff.
Review designed and constructed elements with field installation teams.
Resolve field installation issues through on-site visits and document findings.
Notify project management staff about elements that incur project costs.
Meet weekly with project staff to provide updates on scope status, percent complete, action items, and integration with others.
Work with the Engineering Manager on strategy across multiple projects.
Provide project closeout deliverables, including Structural Erection Diagrams.
Perform engineering labor estimates for pursuits.
Train and develop junior engineers as a team leader.
Work extended hours or respond outside regular working hours when critical project phases, client deadlines, time-sensitive matters, or emergencies require it.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.