Requisition ID: 98359 Job Category: Infrastructure Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Job Overview Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our Global Rail Systems team in Calgary, Alberta. Responsibilities 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. Manage OCS projects. Support proposals and mentor/train staff. Qualifications A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. P Eng or ability to obtain one in 6 months from date of hire. Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements. 10 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 transit systems. Thorough understanding of the relevant European railway standards (EN, IEC, UIC and etc.) and North American standards (IEEE et al). Professional engineer’s license is an advantage. Experience with North American and/or European transit/transportation industries is highly desirable. Additional Skills / Experience Tension and pole/foundation load calculations. CAD tools (AutoCAD/MicroStation) and OCS design software experience with structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA. Experience in field testing of OCS systems. Knowledge of railway traction power systems. Project management experience. Benefits Flexible work environment Long term career development Think globally, work locally Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Overhead Contact System Engineer
HATCH
calgary, calgary
Published 19 days ago
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