Systems Manager - Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)

We’re currently looking for a talented Systems Manager - OCS  to join our Central Engineering team. This role drives the corporate adoption of engineering principles throughout the construction lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Works directly with project, field, and prefabrication management teams 

• Performs site surveys, inclusive of all phases of the project.

• Provides accurate material takeoff for entirety of project.

• Reviews manufacturer submittal data for conformance to project specifications

• Composes technical RFIs for submission and coordination to the Engineer-of-Record

• Performs structural analysis as it relates to pole loading and deflection.

• Completes final design of OCS structures including Cantilevers, Headspans, Downguys, balance weights and conductor rail.

• Coordinates internal designs with prefabrication staff. 

• Reviews designed and constructed elements with field installation. 

• Resolves field installation issues, through on-site visits, while documenting findings.

• Notifies project management staff of cost-incurring elements to project team.

• Meet weekly with project staff, providing updates to scope status, percent complete, action items, and integration with others

• Works with Engineering manager for strategy on multiple different projects

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

• Provide project closeout deliverables, includes Structural Erection Diagrams.

• Performs engineering labor estimates for pursuits.

Skills

• Experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, project management, and construction management for traction power and OCS systems

• Experience in providing review of documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity

• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help move toward the most effective, economical, and logical technical solution

• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs

• Team Leader, with willingness to train and develop junior engineers

• CAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel

• Requires minimal training on software 

• Requires minimal QA/QC for any work being submitted

• Knowledge of AREMA, IEEE and NESC standards

• Can read project specifications

• Can read blueprints.

Requirements

• 5-15 years in OCS construction, design, or operations.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with others

• Strong work ethic and a cooperative attitude

• Self-Motivated and team player

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil. Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

• Licensed Professional Engineer (CA, MD, WA, TX, preferred)