Wescom Resources

Engineer

• Design OCS layout, wire tensions, for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph as well as electrified buses with trolley poles.
• Generate design reports for all phases of system design for new OCS and modifications to existing systems.
• Design layout plans, wire profiles, and support structures, including cantilevers, portals, head spans, OCS hardware and grounding and bonding.
• Perform pole and foundation loading calculations, tension calculations, analysis of wire sag and rise conditions.
• Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations.
• Participate in the implementation phase of projects, such as support for Planning, Scope Generation, Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings review and final reports.
• Collaborate with other technical teams such as Traction Power, Communications, Signals & Train Control, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Trackwork, and Civil; including coordination and design of interfaces.
• Lead technical interactions with clients, operations, and other major stakeholders.
• Support cost estimates, project schedules and budget forecasts.
• Participate in project pursuit efforts.
• Serve as a leader and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Support System Engineering and Assurance efforts such as Requirements Management, Verification & Validation, RAM, Safety Assurance, Quality Management, EMI/EMC, and others.

OCS Engineer