Overhead Catenary System Designer at WSP Group Baltimore, MD

WSP Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and parental leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Baltimore seeks an Overhead Catenary System Designer to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 12 years of engineering experience in transit and rail projects, including hands-on design experience. Responsibilities will involve developing design approaches for electrified railway systems and collaborating across disciplines to ensure successful project execution. This role offers a competitive salary between $145,000 and $230,000 depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in transit and rail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Immediate availability to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop design approaches for various rail projects.
• Prepare overhead contact system studies.
• Assist project managers in coordinating project designs.

Skills

Engineering

Communication

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overhead Catenary System Designer job at WSP Group. Baltimore, MD.

This Opportunity

We are looking for an Overhead Catenary System Designer to work with our Overhead Contact System Team on projects across the East Coast.

Your Impact

• Ensure that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects;
• Develop design approaches and concepts for projects including Power Distribution Design for Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail, and High Speed Rail, utilizing overhead contact or third rail systems;
• Prepare overhead contact system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems;
• Develop and review designs and technical specifications, meeting quality standards;
• Develop construction cost estimates;
• Develop design/engineering cost estimates;
• Assist project managers in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines including attendance at project meetings;
• Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required;
• Perform field inspections as needed.
• Train and develop support staff;
• Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering, prior transit and rail experience, and infrastructure design.
• Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports.
• Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection.
• Commissioning of Traction Power Distribution Systems and Equipment, including experience with engineering design on at least three transit or commuter/intercity rail projects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and understanding of the English language.
• Experience in a MicroStation and AutoCAD design environment for the development of Overhead Contact System design drawings.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Immediate availability to work in the US.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Ability to obtain.
• Ability to perform site investigations in medium voltage (MV) substations and along electrified railroad.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting; and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $145,000.00 - $230,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.