AECOM

OCS Engineer

AECOM$80K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience in designing overhead electrification systems across various phases
  • Familiarity with auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, as well as AC/DC systems
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation for electrification design
  • Experienced in specifications development, cost estimating, and construction practices around active railroads

Responsibilities

  • Oversee junior engineers on mid- to large size projects
  • Apply rail design and operations knowledge to OCS and related systems
  • Develop detailed layout drawings and technical specifications for OCS
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local OCS regulations
  • Guide junior engineers to enhance their knowledge and skills in OCS design

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible leave options
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented OCS (Overhead Catenary Systems) Engineer to join our World Class Rail team in Philadelphia!

The ideal candidate will be part of the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team responsible for a variety of engineering tasks including, but not limited to planning, conceptual engineering, design, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating. Here's an opportunity to work on some signature projects with some of the largest transit agencies!! Join us!!

Typical tasks and daily duties:
  • Serve as part of a team overseeing junior engineers on mid- to large size projects.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of rail design, rail operations and construction on or about a railroad, overhead catenary systems, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout.
  • Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS).


Qualifications

MINIMUM:
  • BA/BS Engineering or related field and 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience in the design and analysis of overhead electrification systems, including a variety of project scopes and design phases ranging from preliminary design through construction

PREFERRED :
  • Experience designing and implementing a variety of overhead system types including auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, simple catenary and single contact wire/trolley wire, as well as both AC and DC systems.
  • Experience utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation into the design of electrification systems.
  • Should also have knowledge of a variety of design software packages, including STAAD, LPile and MathCAD.
  • Experienced in the development of specifications, cost estimating, construction staging, and design around active railroad and should be familiar with construction and installation practices.
  • Ability to provide instruction, management and oversight to junior engineers in the practice to develop knowledge of OCS elements, guide them through design tasks and increase overall OCS capabilities of the practice.


Additional Information
  • Relocation is an option for this position
  • We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
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