Requisition ID: 100638
Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management
Location: Dallas, TX, United States
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
Dallas, TX area.
Other possible locations: Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia); 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
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
