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Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
HDR, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
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Position Description The primary duties of the Practice Leader involve technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. Responsibilities include design management, production, lead on design packages, coordination of plans and specifications and construction support. The role supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to meet contract requirements and respond to client needs.
The successful candidate must have experience developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems. This candidate will lead tasks between technical groups, 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 offered.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience plus).
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
Active participant of employee‑owned culture required.
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.
Locations Primary Location: United States‑Pennsylvania‑Philadelphia
Other Locations: United States‑Ohio‑Cincinnati, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Texas‑Austin, United States‑Washington‑Bellevue, United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City, United States‑Florida‑Miami, United States‑Massachusetts‑Boston, United States‑Colorado‑Denver, United States‑Minnesota‑Saint Louis Park, United States‑California‑Sacramento, United States‑Florida‑Fort Lauderdale, United States‑Tennessee‑Nashville, United States‑New Jersey‑Newark, United States‑New York‑New York, United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore, United States‑Utah‑Salt Lake City, United States‑District of Columbia‑Washington DC, United States‑Texas‑Houston, United States‑California‑Irvine, Canada‑Ontario‑Toronto, United States‑Hawaii‑Honolulu, United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix, United States‑California‑San Francisco, United States‑Georgia‑Atlanta, United States‑South Carolina‑Charleston, United States‑Virginia‑Vienna, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Illinois‑Chicago, United States‑California‑Los Angeles, United States‑Minnesota‑Minneapolis, United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh, United States‑Washington‑Seattle, United States‑Ohio‑Cleveland, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Pittsburgh, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑California‑San Diego
Industry Transit
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Rail and Transit Systems
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Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader
role at
HDR
Position Description The primary duties of the Practice Leader involve technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. Responsibilities include design management, production, lead on design packages, coordination of plans and specifications and construction support. The role supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to meet contract requirements and respond to client needs.
The successful candidate must have experience developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems. This candidate will lead tasks between technical groups, 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 offered.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience plus).
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
Active participant of employee‑owned culture required.
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.
Locations Primary Location: United States‑Pennsylvania‑Philadelphia
Other Locations: United States‑Ohio‑Cincinnati, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Texas‑Austin, United States‑Washington‑Bellevue, United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City, United States‑Florida‑Miami, United States‑Massachusetts‑Boston, United States‑Colorado‑Denver, United States‑Minnesota‑Saint Louis Park, United States‑California‑Sacramento, United States‑Florida‑Fort Lauderdale, United States‑Tennessee‑Nashville, United States‑New Jersey‑Newark, United States‑New York‑New York, United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore, United States‑Utah‑Salt Lake City, United States‑District of Columbia‑Washington DC, United States‑Texas‑Houston, United States‑California‑Irvine, Canada‑Ontario‑Toronto, United States‑Hawaii‑Honolulu, United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix, United States‑California‑San Francisco, United States‑Georgia‑Atlanta, United States‑South Carolina‑Charleston, United States‑Virginia‑Vienna, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Illinois‑Chicago, United States‑California‑Los Angeles, United States‑Minnesota‑Minneapolis, United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh, United States‑Washington‑Seattle, United States‑Ohio‑Cleveland, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Pittsburgh, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑California‑San Diego
Industry Transit
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Rail and Transit Systems
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