Overhead Catenary Systems Engineer - Overhead Contact System
Power Systems Engineering·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$120k - $150k /yr
About the Job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to work flexible hours or shifts to accommodate project needs.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and structural analysis software.
Strong understanding of overhead contact system components, tensioning systems, and overhead power distribution.
Ability to understand specifications and design drawings and interpret them into shop drawings.
Ability to perform thorough quantity takeoffs and material selection.
Experience managing and interacting with design subcontractors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A valid U.S. driver's license in good standing.
Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events, and training.
Ability to create scope documents for task orders, subcontractors, and proposals.
Prior experience working alongside owner representatives.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
Ability to perform root cause analysis on existing infrastructure.
Adaptability to both design office work and field construction support.
Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced construction or maintenance environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead detailed engineering shop drawing designs for both AC and DC overhead contact system electrification systems.
Perform calculations for support structures, including pole and foundation loading, catenary tension, cantilevers, and wire sag and rise conditions.
Develop operations and maintenance manuals and training materials.
Perform quantity takeoffs and vendor inquiries.
Provide site engineering support, troubleshoot installation issues, and perform testing and commissioning.
Conduct site investigations to collect field data.
Support development of project staging and installation methods and procedures alongside the Construction Manager and Superintendent.
Evaluate and approve field changes, deviations, and alternative construction methods or approaches as required.
Interface with track, signal, and power substation engineers to ensure compatibility.
Support system integration testing and commissioning of the overhead contact system.
Develop project-specific test plans and provide onsite support for final measurements, testing, and record documentation development.
Modern Railway Systems is seeking a specialized OCS professional responsible for the engineering, design development, construction support, estimating and commissioning of OCS and Traction Power Feeder Systems associated with light rail vehicles, streetcars and high-speed rail.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Design & Engineering: Develop and lead detailed engineering shop drawings designs for both AC and DC OCS electrification systems. Perform calculations for support structures such as pole and foundation loading, catenary tension, cantilevers, and wire sag/rise conditions.
Technical Documentation: Developing operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals and training materials.
Estimating Support: Performing quantity takeoffs and vendor inquiries.
Construction Support: Provide site engineering support, troubleshoot installation issues, and perform testing/commissioning. Conducting site investigations to collect field data. Provide support to development of project staging and installation methods and procedures alongside Construction Manager and Superintendent. Evaluate and approve field changes, deviations, and alternative construction methods or approaches as required.
System Integration & Coordination: Interface with track, signal, and power substation engineers to ensure compatibility. Support system integration testing and commissioning of the OCS system. Develop project specific test plans, providing onsite support for final measurements, testing, and record documentation development.
**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. ** Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferably in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Ability to work flexible hours/ shifts to accommodate project needs
Proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and structural analysis software.
Strong understanding of OCS components, tensioning systems, and overhead power distribution.
Ability to understand specifications and design drawings, being able to interpret into shop drawings.
Ability to perform thorough quantity takeoffs and material selection.
Experience managing and interacting with design subs.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills both written and verbal.
Have a valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.
Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and training.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Ability to create scope documents for task orders, subcontractors, and proposals.
Prior experience working alongside owner reps.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
Ability to perform root cause analysis on existing infrastructure.
Adaptability to both design office work and field construction support.
The ability to work under pressure in fast-paced construction or maintenance environments.