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Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management
With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining ( ,energy ( , andinfrastructure ( , our10,000 colleagues ( in150 countries ( tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Dallas, TX area.
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.
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.
Management of OCS projects.
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.
• 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
Project management experience
Flexible work environment
At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects thediversity ( of thecommunities ( 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. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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