OCS Design Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. is seeking an OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join their North American Infrastructure group in New York City. This role involves designing OCS layouts and managing projects for various rail systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DC OCS system design and a degree in engineering.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $150,000, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of experience with DC OCS systems design, including 600 to 1500 volt DC.
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design OCS layout for various rail systems.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration.
• Develop specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.

Skills

DC OCS systems design

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Structural engineering analysis tools

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Brooklyn, NY area.

Other possible locations: Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Newark, NJ; Dallas, TX; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA.

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 to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
• Develop 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 or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.
• 5 to 15 years of experience with DC OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt DC rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC.
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.

Skills/experience that are a plus:

• Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Experience with Structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA is a plus.
• Experience in field testing of OCS systems.
• Knowledge of railway traction power systems.
• 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. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the skills we’ve listed.

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.

Official Title: OCS Design Engineer

Primary Location: United States - New York, NY

Job: Infrastructure

Type of Employment: Full-time

Shift: Day

Number of Openings: 1

Schedule: On-site 5 days a week

Base Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Reports to: VP, Rail Systems Engineering