Site Engineer – OCS (Overhead Catenary System)

Snc-Lavalin; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon is seeking a Site Engineer – OCS in Manila, Philippines, to supervise, execute and ensure compliant installation of Overhead Catenary System works for NSCR project, in line with employer requirements, IFC drawings, and applicable standards. The role demands adherence to safety and quality standards on site.

The candidate should have 5/10+ years in OCS/OHE and experience with 1500 V DC systems is a plus, with willingness to be assigned across NSCR locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• REE – advantage but not mandatory.
• 5–10+ years in OCS / OHE installation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect OCS works including foundations, mast erection, and wiring.
• Ensure compliance with IFC drawings, project specs, EN/IEC standards.
• Direct and monitor subcontractors and site workforce.
• Prepare daily progress reports and monthly accomplishment reports.
• Coordinate with Civil/Trackwork/Signaling/Power & E&M teams.

Skills

OCS / OHE installation experience

Heavy rail / metro rail projects

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Power Eng

Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)

Tools

QA/QC procedures

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Site Engineer – OCS (Overhead Catenary System) Location: Manila, Philippines Standard working Hours: 8 hours/day, 6 days/week Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

Role Purpose

To supervise, execute, and ensure compliant installation of Overhead Catenary System (OCS) works for the NSCR Project in accordance with Employer’s Requirements, IFC drawings, international railway standards, DOTr/PNR requirements, and Philippine regulations, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Site Execution & Supervision

• Supervise and inspect OCS works including:
• Foundations and mast erection
• Portal frames and cantilever installation
• Contact & messenger wire stringing
• Registration, tensioning, and final adjustment
• Ensure all works comply with: Approved IFC drawings, Project technical specifications, Applicable EN / IEC standards used in NSCR
• Direct and monitor subcontractors, foremen, and site workforce.

B. Quality Assurance

• Implement approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and QA/QC procedures.
• Verify installation tolerances for: Height, Stagger, Span length, Tension length.
• Attend inspections with: Engineer / Consultant, Client representatives (DOTr / PNR).
• Rectify non‑conformities and close punch list items.

C. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Enforce compliance with: DOLE Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards, Project Safety Management Plan, Electrical safety and railway operational rules.
• Ensure implementation of: Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) system, Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO) procedures, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Conduct toolbox meetings and promote safety awareness.

D. Planning & Reporting

• Prepare: Daily progress reports, Weekly and monthly accomplishment reports.
• Monitor: Manpower allocation, Equipment usage, Material consumption, Support construction schedules and short‑term look‑ahead planning.

E. Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate with: Civil / Viaduct teams, Trackwork, Signaling, Power Supply & E&M.
• Resolve OCS interface issues at stations, depots, and TPSS areas.
• Assist during integrated system testing and trial operations.

F. Testing & Commissioning

• Support Assist in: Height and stagger measurement, Electrical continuity testing, Section insulator and neutral section checks, Energization readiness.
• Maintain accurate testing and as‑built records.

Education & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in: Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Power Engineering.
• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) – advantage but not mandatory.
• Valid safety training certificates preferred.
• Minimum 5/10+ years experience in OCS / OHE installation.
• Experience with 1500 V DC OCS Systems is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in: Heavy Rail Commuter Rail Metro Rail projects.
• Experience in JICA-funded or international railway projects is an advantage.
• Willingness to be assigned at various NSCR project locations.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon. Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world‑class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning. Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.