Senior OCS Design Engineer

Hatch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced OCS Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure Rail Systems team. You will design overhead contact system layouts for light rail and related transit, coordinate with other engineers and prepare design reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, 5–15 years in OCS design, NEC knowledge, and a PE license or EIT is a plus. Experience in North American transit projects is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design.
• Thorough understanding of NEC and local codes.
• Professional engineer license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for rail and streetcar systems.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
• Prepare design reports.
• Develop specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
• Review submittals and RFIs from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support.
• Manage OCS projects.

Skills

OCS design

NEC knowledge

Project management

North American transit experience

Professional engineer license or EIT

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Requisition ID: 100644 Job Category: Infrastructure; Construction; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Ambler, PA area.

Other possible locations:

Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago IL; Minneapolis, MN, Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA

In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
• Prepare design reports.
• Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
• Management of OCS projects.

You Bring To The Role

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.
• 5 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
• Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.

The Following Skills/experience Are a Plus

• Tension and pole/foundation load calculations
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Experience with Structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA is a plus.
• Experience in field testing of OCS systems
• Knowledge of railway traction power systems
• Project management experience

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)