HDR
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
HDR, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.
Position Description The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader involve the technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. The successful candidate will have experience in developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and the interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems.
Responsibilities
Project work will include 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 work would include OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding, etc.
Mentoring and development of staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work.
Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.
Skills and Additional Attributes
Technically competent with recognized rail specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
Industry standing in technical committees in the electrification field, and established relationships with rail and transit clients throughout North America.
Experience in designing AC and DC traction power and distribution systems for trolley, streetcar, light rail, metro rail, commuter and high-speed rail systems.
Plan, organize, and coordinate tasks and assignments for a group of professionals and technicians across multiple projects.
Past experience leading teams and having direct client interface and complete project life-cycle (design, installation, testing and commissioning) is required.
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 – (Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
Advanced degree preferred.
PE license required.
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 systems, heavy rail, light rail, street car and electrified bus operations.
AC/DC traction electrification, overhead contact and distribution system design and implementation is required.
Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually.
Must have 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.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Keywords electrification, transit systems, overhead contact system, electrical, traction power, rail transit, railway design, transportation, engineering, transit design, electrical, systems.
EEO Statement 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.
Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
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Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
role at
HDR
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.
Position Description The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader involve the technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. The successful candidate will have experience in developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and the interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems.
Responsibilities
Project work will include 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 work would include OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding, etc.
Mentoring and development of staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work.
Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.
Skills and Additional Attributes
Technically competent with recognized rail specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
Industry standing in technical committees in the electrification field, and established relationships with rail and transit clients throughout North America.
Experience in designing AC and DC traction power and distribution systems for trolley, streetcar, light rail, metro rail, commuter and high-speed rail systems.
Plan, organize, and coordinate tasks and assignments for a group of professionals and technicians across multiple projects.
Past experience leading teams and having direct client interface and complete project life-cycle (design, installation, testing and commissioning) is required.
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 – (Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
Advanced degree preferred.
PE license required.
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 systems, heavy rail, light rail, street car and electrified bus operations.
AC/DC traction electrification, overhead contact and distribution system design and implementation is required.
Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually.
Must have 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.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Keywords electrification, transit systems, overhead contact system, electrical, traction power, rail transit, railway design, transportation, engineering, transit design, electrical, systems.
EEO Statement 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.
Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
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