OCS Engineer

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 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). 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. - 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 At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.