Junior OCS Engineer at AECOM — Philadelphia, PA

AECOM is seeking a talented Junior Level OCS (Overhead Catenary Systems) Engineer to join our World Class Rail team based in Philadelphia, PA.

The ideal candidate will be part of the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team responsible for a variety of engineering tasks including, but not limited to planning, conceptual engineering, design, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating.

Typical tasks and daily duties:

• Perform calculations for all phases of design including wire tensions, pantograph security, support structure capacity, overhead clearance, pole layouts, foundations and down guys.
• Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of rail design, rail operations and construction on or about a railroad, overhead catenary systems, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.

PREFERRED:

• Experience designing and implementing a variety of overhead system types including auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, simple catenary and single contact wire/trolley wire, as well as both AC and DC systems.
• Experience in the design and analysis of overhead electrification systems, including a variety of project scopes and design phases ranging from preliminary design through construction
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation into the design of electrification systems.
• Should also have knowledge of a variety of design software packages, including STAAD, LPile and MathCAD.
• Experienced in the development of specifications, cost estimating, construction staging, and design around active railroad and should be familiar with construction and installation practices.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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