Senior OCS Design Engineer - Rail Systems & Traction Power

Hatch Ltd.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Ambler, PA is seeking an OCS Engineer to design overhead contact system layouts for light rail and related transit projects. The role requires strong writing and coordination skills to work with multiple teams and deliver precise documentation on schedule.

The candidate should have 5–15 years of OCS design experience, knowledge of NEC and local codes, and an engineering degree. This position fits a professional team that values practical, safe, and sustainable infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design.
• Knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Professional engineer license or EIT is an advantage.
• Experience in North American transit/transportation industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns for rail systems.
• Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
• Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
• Review project submittals and RFI from contractors.
• Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
• Management of OCS projects.

Skills

OCS (Overhead Contact System) design

AutoCAD or MicroStation

Power/traction system knowledge

Education

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

Tools

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Hatch Ltd. in Ambler, PA is seeking an OCS Engineer to design overhead contact system layouts for light rail and related transit projects. The role requires strong writing and coordination skills to work with multiple teams and deliver precise documentation on schedule.

The candidate should have 5–15 years of OCS design experience, knowledge of NEC and local codes, and an engineering degree. This position fits a professional team that values practical, safe, and sustainable infrastructure