OCS DESIGNER / JUNIOR ENGINEER

SYSTRA A+E; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA USA is seeking an OCS Junior Engineer in our System and Power Sector in Sacramento to help drive client objectives. You will join a team of engineers, designers, drafters and others who collaborate to keep projects on track and within budget.

The position offers a hybrid workplace with opportunities to develop skills in overhead catenary systems, design reports, drawings, and cost estimates, while contributing to the integration with civil and structural teams and staying updated on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or CS.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in OCS systems design.
• Enthusiasm for the transit/transportation industry.
• Willingness to participate in field testing of OCS systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OCS Design Manager.
• Contribute to the management of OCS activities under supervision.
• Contribute to the production of OCS drawings.
• Collaborate with experienced engineer to strengthen knowledge in integration and design.
• Prepare design reports and develop documents, including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Create calculation tools.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers to integrate OCS designs into overall transportation infrastructure.
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to validate design assumptions and ensure proper installation practices.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, standards, and best practices in all design and installation processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes related to overhead catenary systems.
• Contribute to the compilation and submission packages.

Skills

OCS design

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or computer science

Job description

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context

We’re looking for a new OCS Junior Engineer in our System and Power Sector to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them.

As a SYSTRA US OCS Junior Engineer you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.

Missions/Main Duties

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the OCS Design Manager
• Contribute to the management of OCS activities under supervision.
• Contribute to the production of OCS drawings
• Collaborate with experienced engineer to strengthen knowledge in integration and design
• Prepare design report and develop documents, including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates
• Create calculation tools
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers to integrate OCS designs into overall transportation infrastructure
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to validate design assumptions and ensure proper installation practices
• Participate in project meetings
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, standards, and best practices in all design and installation processes
• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes related to overhead catenary systems
• Contribute to the compilation and submission packages

Profile/Skills

Does this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here’s a little more on the required experience we’re looking for in this new teammate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in OCS systems design
• Enthusiasm for the transit/transportation industry.
• Willingness to participate in field testing of OCS systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, within tight deadlines and schedules

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Salary Range: $86,000-120,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Offer details

• Country/Region : United States
• Location : Sacramento
• Field : Systems
• Type of Contract : Permanent
• Level of experience : 2-5 years
• Salary : $ 86 000 – 121 000 Yr.