Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader

HDR • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader involve the technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. Specific responsibilities include technical leadership, design management, design production, lead on specific design packages, as well as coordinating the assembly of plans and specifications and construction support. This position supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to serve the contract requirements and respond to client needs. The successful candidate will have experience in developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and the interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems. As such, the candidate will have the ability to pro-actively lead tasks between technical groups and be innovative in solving complex challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field – (Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years experience in railway electrification systems.
• Industry standing and involvement in AREMA, APTA, IEEE Technical committees.
• Solid experience with electrification systems for intercity, commuter systems, heavy rail, light rail, street car and electrified bus operations.
• AC/DC traction electrification, overhead contact and distribution system design and implementation is required.
• Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project work will include electrification distribution design for Streetcar, Electrified Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact or Third Rail Systems.
• Design work would include OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding, etc.
• Mentoring and development of staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
• Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
• Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work is required.
• Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees