Wescom Resources

OCS Engineer

Wescom Resources

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in relevant field and 4+ years of experience in OCS design for public transit rail projects
  • 6+ years of relevant experience and EIT with a goal of obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with OCS design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC
  • Experience in OCS Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Interface Management and Operations & Maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to rail projects.
  • Accustomed to operating within a multi-disciplinary project structure with responsibility for OCS design.
  • Experience and knowledge of tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
  • AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
  • Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to lead discussions with senior project staff, partners, clients and suppliers.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
OCS designtension calculationspole and foundation loading calculationswire sag analysisRequirements ManagementVerification & ValidationSafety AssuranceQuality ManagementEMI/EMCdesign of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedability to multitaskcollaborationguidancetechnical reviewproject managementstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor DegreeEITProfessional Engineer (PE) license