Senior Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer

Hatch; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative projects

Job summary

Hatch in Katowice, Poland, is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team. You will design overhead contact system layouts and support structures for rail and streetcar systems, working with a team on multiple projects from concept to completion.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical degree and have 10–15 years in DC OCS design, with EN/IEC/UIC standard knowledge and CAD proficiency. English fluency is required; Polish language a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in DC OCS system design.
• Design of 600 to 1500 VDC rail systems and 12 to 25 kV AC transit systems.
• Thorough understanding of EN, IEC, UIC railway standards.
• Professional Engineering Registration is an advantage.
• Experience with North American and/or European transit/transportation industries is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design OCS layouts, wire tensions, foundations, poles, columns, and structures for light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar systems.
• Coordinate with other engineers on systems integration and design.
• Develop project documents including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing, and commissioning support to clients.
• Manage OCS projects.

Skills

English fluency

DC OCS design experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OCS design software

STAAD

RISA

Job description

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Date: Oct 29, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100851

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch, a globally respected leader in railway consulting, is currentlyseekinga highly motivated and experienced Senior OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team in the Katowice, Poland location.

In this role, the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills,have the ability towork on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines andmaintaininga high levelof quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Design OCS layouts, wire tensions, foundations, poles, columns, and structures for light rail, commuter rail, and streetcar systems using pantographs, as well as streetcars and electrified buses using trolley poles.

Coordinate with other engineers on systems integration and design.

Develop project documents including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.

Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors.

Provide installation, testing, and commissioning support to clients.

Manage OCS projects.

You bring to the role:

A Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.

10 to 15 years of experience in DC OCS system design, including the design of 600 to 1500 VDC rail systems as well as 12 to 25 kV AC transit systems.

Thoroughunderstanding ofrelevant European railway standards (EN, IEC, UIC, etc.).

Professional Engineering Registration (or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience with North American and/or European transit/transportation industries is highly desirable.

The following skills/experience are a plus:

Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.

Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD/MicroStation) and OCS design software, as well as structural engineering analysis software such as STAAD and RISA.

Experience in field testing of OCS systems.

Knowledge of railway traction power systems.

Fluency in English isrequired; knowledge ofadditionallanguages is an advantage.

This position is based in Poland and will support global rail systems projects from our Katowice, Poland office.

Salary iscommensuratewith qualifications and experience.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.