HDR
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
HDR, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
Join HDR to lead technical, design, and client‑focused work on electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) for rail and transit projects across North America. The role requires innovation, cross‑group leadership, and deep expertise in traction power and OCS design.
Responsibilities
Lead design and production of electrification distribution 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, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution, bonding and grounding.
Mentor and develop staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Manage client coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Engage in project pursuits, client development and proposal work.
Work location includes Home Office and short‑term travel to cities installing or planning electrified transit systems; long‑term field assignments may also be available.
Skills and Additional Attributes
Technically competent with 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).
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 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.
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 our employee‑owned culture.
Primary Location United States—Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Other Locations Multiple U.S. metro areas including Cincinnati, Charlotte, Austin, Bellevue, Kansas City, Miami, Boston, Denver, St. Louis Park, Sacramento, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Newark, New York, Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, Houston, Irvine, Toronto, Honolulu, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, Charleston, Vienna, Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Raleigh, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas, San Diego.
Schedule Full‑time, Regular.
Commitment to Equity HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristic, are encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities
Lead design and production of electrification distribution 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, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution, bonding and grounding.
Mentor and develop staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
Manage client coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
Engage in project pursuits, client development and proposal work.
Work location includes Home Office and short‑term travel to cities installing or planning electrified transit systems; long‑term field assignments may also be available.
Skills and Additional Attributes
Technically competent with 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).
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 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.
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 our employee‑owned culture.
Primary Location United States—Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Other Locations Multiple U.S. metro areas including Cincinnati, Charlotte, Austin, Bellevue, Kansas City, Miami, Boston, Denver, St. Louis Park, Sacramento, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Newark, New York, Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, Houston, Irvine, Toronto, Honolulu, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, Charleston, Vienna, Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Raleigh, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas, San Diego.
Schedule Full‑time, Regular.
Commitment to Equity HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristic, are encouraged to apply.
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