OCS Systems Engineer: Design, Field Support & Commissioning

Modern Railway Systems; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company-paid health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Modern Railway Systems is seeking an Overhead Cantenary Systems Engineer (OCS) to lead design, development, construction support, estimating, and commissioning for OCS and Traction Power Feeder Systems supporting light rail, streetcar, and high-speed rail projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 5 years of OCS experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation, strong technical documentation skills, and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in OCS or related fields.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and structural analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of OCS components, tensioning, and overhead power systems.
• Ability to read specifications and translate drawings into shop drawings.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and vendor inquiries.
• Experience coordinating with design subs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce detailed engineering shop drawings for AC/DC OCS systems.
• Develop O&M manuals and training materials.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Provide site engineering support and assist in testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with track, signal, and substation engineers for system integration.

Skills

5+ years experience

Flexible hours

OCS systems knowledge

Shop drawings interpretation

Quantity takeoffs

Coordination with subs

Attention to detail

US driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Structural analysis software

Job description

Modern Railway Systems is seeking an Overhead Cantenary Systems Engineer (OCS) to lead design, development, construction support, estimating, and commissioning for OCS and Traction Power Feeder Systems supporting light rail, streetcar, and high-speed rail projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 5 years of OCS experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation, strong technical documentation skills, and ability to travel as needed.