Hybrid OCS Engineer

at RailWorks Corporation

• Job title: OCS Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $80,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, United States

About the role

• OCS Engineer managing the Overhead Contact System from design to construction for major rail projects. Ensuring functional systems and effective collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the OCS to ensure that there are no scope gaps and the systems are functional and acceptable to the customer
• Ensure that accurate and complete scopes of work are provided to OCS subcontractors as it pertains to the work being performed by LKCNT
• On design-build projects, ensure that design development stays within the confines of how the project was bid such that any unnecessary scope creep is avoided
• Ensure that all OCS design work is scheduled and executed timely to meet the Project’s needs
• Manage the OCS subcontract(s) including review and approval of all billings and change proposals
• Support the Construction Managers in the development of installation plans and provide comments as to adherence to project requirements including the development of Structural
• Create Erection/Shop Drawings (SEDs) in CADD format
• Provide oversight to completion of the project’s pre & post OCS CDRL requirements including product data, design, test procedures, test reports, O&M Manuals & Training Material submittals
• Manage all required close out documentation that is required to be submitted and approved to achieve final acceptance
• Coordinate the OCS design, procurement, installation and testing requirements and compliance to the needs of the Contract QA/QC plans in concert with the Project QA/QC manager
• Oversee OCS and provide dynamic input as required to the project schedule and weekly look ahead schedules
• Ensure the procurement of all OCS and Traction Power equipment is commenced and delivered in strict accordance with the agreed schedule
• Manage the testing and commissioning of the OCS and Traction Power systems and provide support to the agency’s integrated systems testing as required
• Ensure that an effective business relationship is established and maintained with the Owner and/or Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Maintain effective Discipline and good staff morale

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in a similar role on major rail Projects
• Preferably an Electrical PE with a good knowledge of current code and standards requirements for electrical work
• Thorough knowledge of OCS typically used on transit systems
• Experience and knowledge of Signal / Train Control Systems
• Experience with base Microsoft Office Programs
• Experience with CADD
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong attention to detail
• Transparent communicator
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits packages
• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives