At a Glance
- Tasks: Design electrified rail systems and deliver complex overhead catenary system designs.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in transportation engineering across North America.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in major transportation projects while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10 years of rail or transit experience required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Design electrified rail systems at WSP using advanced OCS calculations and MicroStation for major transportation projects across North America. Guide multidisciplinary delivery. As a Senior OCS Engineer, you will deliver complex overhead catenary system designs for rail and transit projects. Your work includes technical calculations, study interpretation, detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documentation. You will coordinate with civil, structural, systems, and operations teams while supporting installation, testing, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calculate mechanical loading, support spacing, and clearances
- Prepare OCS plans, profiles, cross-sections, and support arrangements
- Develop specifications, bills of quantities, and installation drawings
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
- Validate designs against codes, standards, and regulations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; electrical preferred
- Ontario Professional Engineer license or licensure eligibility
- At least 10 years’ rail or transit experience
- Expertise in OCS, AREMA, CSA, EN, and rail safety
- Proficiency with MicroStation and OCS-related software
- Bring senior OCS design leadership, rail electrification expertise, and multidisciplinary coordination to WSP’s transportation team.
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