HDR
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
HDR, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
Join HDR to lead technical design for rail electrification and overhead contact systems across North America. The role combines leadership, client engagement, and technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for streetcar, light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, and high‑speed rail projects.
Responsibilities
Lead project work on electrification distribution design for streetcar, electrified bus, light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, and high‑speed rail projects operating on overhead contact or third rail systems.
Design OCS packages, including sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution, bonding, grounding, and protection.
Mentor staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Manage client coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Drive project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking, and proposal work.
Travel to cities installing or planning electrified transit systems; long‑term field assignments may be available.
Skills and Attributes
Technical competence in rail electrification, with recognized specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
Industry standing in technical committees for electrification; established relationships with rail and transit clients across North America.
Experience designing AC and DC traction power and distribution systems for streetcar, light rail, metro rail, commuter, and high‑speed rail systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks for a group of professionals and technicians across multiple projects.
Past experience leading teams and having direct client interface for complete project life‑cycle (design, installation, testing, commissioning).
Experience as a group leader or department head for TPS/OCS work for an agency and consultant is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location offered.
15+ years experience in railway electrification systems.
Industry standing and involvement in AREMA, APTA, IEEE technical committees.
Solid experience with electrification systems for intercity, commuter, heavy rail, light rail, streetcar, and electrified bus operations.
Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
10 years related experience.
Minimum 5 years project management experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
MS Office and MS Project experience; Access experience would be plus.
Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
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Responsibilities
Lead project work on electrification distribution design for streetcar, electrified bus, light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, and high‑speed rail projects operating on overhead contact or third rail systems.
Design OCS packages, including sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution, bonding, grounding, and protection.
Mentor staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Manage client coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Drive project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking, and proposal work.
Travel to cities installing or planning electrified transit systems; long‑term field assignments may be available.
Skills and Attributes
Technical competence in rail electrification, with recognized specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
Industry standing in technical committees for electrification; established relationships with rail and transit clients across North America.
Experience designing AC and DC traction power and distribution systems for streetcar, light rail, metro rail, commuter, and high‑speed rail systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks for a group of professionals and technicians across multiple projects.
Past experience leading teams and having direct client interface for complete project life‑cycle (design, installation, testing, commissioning).
Experience as a group leader or department head for TPS/OCS work for an agency and consultant is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location offered.
15+ years experience in railway electrification systems.
Industry standing and involvement in AREMA, APTA, IEEE technical committees.
Solid experience with electrification systems for intercity, commuter, heavy rail, light rail, streetcar, and electrified bus operations.
Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
10 years related experience.
Minimum 5 years project management experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
MS Office and MS Project experience; Access experience would be plus.
Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
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