OCS Design Engineer
$140k - $150kHatch
Overview
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Date: Sep 8, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, NY, US
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 92929
Location: Brooklyn,NY,United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
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.
We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. 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.
Official Title: OCS Design Engineer
Primary Location: United States - New York, NY
Job: Infrastructure
Type of Employment: Full-time
Shift: Day
Number of Openings: 1
Schedule: On-site 5 days a week
Base Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000
Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/location
Reports to: VP, Rail Systems Engineering
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