Hatch
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview Join a company with more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. Our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work toward safer, more sustainable solutions with practical impact. We are looking for a diverse group of professionals committed to excellence to join our team.
Hatch is seeking a highly motivated
OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer
to join the North American Infrastructure group in the Rail Systems team in the Ambler, PA area. Other possible locations: Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA.
In this role, you will work as part of a team with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects while maintaining high quality. You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph, as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
Prepare design reports.
Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors.
Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
Management of OCS projects.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.
5 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail and 12 to 25 kilovolt AC.
Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.
Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.
Plus: Skills/Experience
Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
Experience with structural engineering analysis software such as STAAD and RISA is a plus.
Experience in field testing of OCS systems.
Knowledge of railway traction power systems.
Project management experience.
Why join us?
Work with great people to make a difference.
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.
Top employer.
What we offer you
Flexible work environment.
Long-term career development.
Think globally, work locally.
Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. Hatch is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested, apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the listed skills. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you have accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function/Industries:
Truck Transportation, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning
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Overview Join a company with more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. Our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work toward safer, more sustainable solutions with practical impact. We are looking for a diverse group of professionals committed to excellence to join our team.
Hatch is seeking a highly motivated
OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer
to join the North American Infrastructure group in the Rail Systems team in the Ambler, PA area. Other possible locations: Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA.
In this role, you will work as part of a team with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects while maintaining high quality. You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Design OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph, as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.
Coordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.
Prepare design reports.
Develop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
Review project submittals and requests for information from contractors.
Provide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.
Management of OCS projects.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.
5 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail and 12 to 25 kilovolt AC.
Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.
Professional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.
Experience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.
Plus: Skills/Experience
Tension and pole/foundation load calculations.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
Experience with structural engineering analysis software such as STAAD and RISA is a plus.
Experience in field testing of OCS systems.
Knowledge of railway traction power systems.
Project management experience.
Why join us?
Work with great people to make a difference.
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.
Top employer.
What we offer you
Flexible work environment.
Long-term career development.
Think globally, work locally.
Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. Hatch is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested, apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the listed skills. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you have accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function/Industries:
Truck Transportation, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning
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