Senior OCS Design Engineer

Preston Lang; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Lang is seeking a Senior OCS Design Engineer in Toronto to lead the design of overhead contact systems for light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar networks. The role covers layout, tension, foundations, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams for reports and specifications.

The senior engineer will review submittals and support installation, testing, and commissioning activities across North America, contributing to high-impact rail infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (relevant experience may substitute)
• 5–15 years of experience designing DC and AC OCS/traction power systems
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local codes
• Professional Engineer license or EIT certificate an asset
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; STAAD/RISA experience a plus

Responsibilities

• OCS layout, wire tension, foundation, and structure design.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and prepare design reports and specifications.
• Review contractor submittals and provide installation, testing, and commissioning support.

Skills

Rail design

OCS/traction power systems

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

STAAD/RISA

Job description

Senior OCS Design Engineer - Job Order # 16708263

Our Client

A global engineering and infrastructure firm delivering rail, transit, and infrastructure projects across North America.

Location

Toronto (GTA)

Description

The Senior OCS Design Engineer will join a rail systems team designing Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) for light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar systems. Responsibilities include OCS layout, wire tension, foundation, and structure design, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, preparing design reports and specifications, reviewing contractor submittals, and providing installation, testing, and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (relevant experience may substitute)
• 5–15 years of experience designing DC and AC OCS/traction power systems
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local codes
• Professional Engineer license or EIT certificate an asset
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; STAAD/RISA experience a plus

Why Join This Company

• Work on high-impact rail and transit infrastructure projects across North America
• Flexible work environment with long-term career development
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team culture