HDR
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
HDR, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
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The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader involve technical leadership for rail systems projects related to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. This position supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to meet contract requirements and respond to client needs.
The successful candidate will have experience 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. The candidate will proactively lead tasks between technical groups and be innovative in solving complex challenges.
Responsibilities
Project work includes 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 includes 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 includes client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work is required.
Work location includes 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 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.
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.
Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Key Words electrification, transit systems, overhead contact system, electrical, traction power, rail transit, railway design, transportation, engineering, transit design, systems.
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The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader involve technical leadership for rail systems projects related to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. This position supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to meet contract requirements and respond to client needs.
The successful candidate will have experience 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. The candidate will proactively lead tasks between technical groups and be innovative in solving complex challenges.
Responsibilities
Project work includes 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 includes 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 includes client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work is required.
Work location includes 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 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.
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.
Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Key Words electrification, transit systems, overhead contact system, electrical, traction power, rail transit, railway design, transportation, engineering, transit design, systems.
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