Associate Director: Overhead Contact Systems, High-Speed Rail

Network Rail Consulting; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance premiums (100%)+

Generous vacation leave 25 days

401K with employer matching

LifeMart employee discounts

Job summary

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, delivering advisory services for rail projects across the US with a focus on high‑speed systems. We are seeking an Associate Director – OCS based in Sacramento to lead Overhead Contact Systems design, compliance, and interface management alongside contract oversight for HV connections.

The role requires PE/Chartered status, international rail design experience, and a track record in leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Strong background in Overhead Contact Systems for high-speed rail.
• Experience in project management, schedules and budgets.
• PE Qualified/Chartered Engineer and professional body membership.
• International rail system design and consultation experience.
• Contract and procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on OCS specifications and equipment for project infrastructure.
• Lead technical support for product acceptance and interface with adjoining rail entities.
• Manage day-to-day contract management for high-voltage connections with utilities.
• Deliver content for OCS design criteria and standards within the project.
• Support development of RFPs and evaluation of proposals from contractors/subcontractors.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, performance and compliance.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers within the project team.

Skills

OCS expertise

Rail engineering

Contract management

Project leadership

Education

PE Chartered Engineer

Job description

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, delivering advisory services for rail projects across the US with a focus on high‑speed systems. We are seeking an Associate Director – OCS based in Sacramento to lead Overhead Contact Systems design, compliance, and interface management alongside contract oversight for HV connections.

The role requires PE/Chartered status, international rail design experience, and a track record in leading multidisciplinary