OCS Project Engineer – Rail Electrification, On-Site

AECOM Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Sponsorship provided

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS), for Sacramento, CA, with on-site responsibilities. The role covers 25 kV AC railway electrification, catenary, and related systems, providing engineering leadership on a major transportation project.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs and construction packages, coordinating interfaces with traction power, trackwork, signaling, and rolling stock, and supporting testing, commissioning, and energization with travel 25–50%

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred; alternative experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review OCS engineering deliverables, construction packages, and technical submissions.
• Lead review of designs, wiring plans, structure layouts, electrification studies, and packaging.
• Coordinate interfaces with traction power, trackwork, structures, signaling, and rolling stock.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization.
• Review contractor submissions and testing procedures; support acceptance testing.

Skills

OCS engineering

Project leadership

Technical review

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

PE licensure (preferred)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS), for Sacramento, CA, with on-site responsibilities. The role covers 25 kV AC railway electrification, catenary, and related systems, providing engineering leadership on a major transportation project.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs and construction packages, coordinating interfaces with traction power, trackwork, signaling, and rolling stock, and supporting testing, commissioning, and energization with travel 25–50%