Senior OCS Engineer: Rail Transit Leader

David Evans and Associates

California (MO)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of overhead contact system projects for electric trolleybus, light rail, commuter rail, high-speed rail, and third rail systems.

The role offers flexible location in North America with preference for Pacific Time, and a focus on delivering safe, reliable transit infrastructure. You will mentor multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with traction power, track, signaling, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional U.S. jurisdictions.
8+ years of experience designing Overhead Contact Systems for North American rail transit projects.
Experience designing OCS for 600VDC, 750VDC, 1500VDC, and/or 25kV AC systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or design teams.
Strong understanding of OCS integration with traction power, track, signaling, and communications systems.
Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
Experience providing engineering support during construction.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of Overhead Contact System (OCS) projects from preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
Serve as the technical lead for multidisciplinary OCS design teams and mentor junior engineers and designers.
Develop OCS layouts, master overlap charts, pole and foundation designs, assembly details, and contract documents.
Perform OCS load calculations and engineering analyses.
Coordinate OCS design with traction power, track, signaling, communications, civil, and structural disciplines.
Prepare technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and engineering reports.
Provide construction engineering support, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, field observations, and design revisions.
Support system testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposal development, scope definition, fee estimates, and technical interviews.
Contribute to the continued growth of DEA's Rail Transit Systems practice through technical excellence and business development.