Rail Electrification Systems Lead (OCS)

HDR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Manager to lead design production and technical leadership for rail electrification projects. The role involves managing staff, planning and scheduling work, and delivering design packages across multiple projects in North America and internationally, with opportunities for field assignments and travel. The candidate should have strong leadership and communication skills and be experienced in AC/DC overhead systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design production and technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification overhead contact systems (OCS).
• Lead staff, planning and scheduling work, and coordination of design packages for multiple projects.
• Develop technical specifications for AC/DC overhead contact systems and interfaces to traction power, structures, and rail vehicles.
• Coordinate client needs, scope, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
• Work location includes Home Office and short-term travel to cities installing or planning Electrified Transit Systems; long-term field assignments may be available.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration may be required

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Manager to lead design production and technical leadership for rail electrification projects. The role involves managing staff, planning and scheduling work, and delivering design packages across multiple projects in North America and internationally, with opportunities for field assignments and travel. The candidate should have strong leadership and communication skills and be experienced in AC/DC overhead systems.