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Hatch · 1 day ago

Junior OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$88K/yr - $88K/yr

1+ years exp

Hatch is a global company committed to positive change through innovative solutions in mining, energy, and infrastructure. They are looking for a highly motivated Junior OCS Engineer to join their Rail Systems team, responsible for designing OCS layouts and managing OCS projects.

Business Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

OCS systems designCivil engineering degreeMechanical engineering degreeNational Electrical Safety CodeAutoCADMicroStationField testingStructural engineering analysisRailway traction power systemsProject management

Required

A bachelor's or master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements

1 to 3 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500-volt dc rail or 12 to 25 kilovolt AC rail systems

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

Preferred

Tension and pole/foundation load calculations

AutoCAD or MicroStation experience

Experience with Structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA is a plus

Experience in field testing of OCS systems

Knowledge of railway traction power systems

Project management experience

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Company

Hatch

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Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.

Founded in 1955

Mississauga, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.hatch.com

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