STV · 2 days ago
Overhead Catenary Design (OCS) Engineering Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $86K/yr
1+ years expSTV is seeking an Overhead Catenary Design (OCS) Engineering Specialist for their Transportation System department. The specialist will design AC and DC Catenary systems for various rail systems and prepare necessary plans and diagrams.
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Responsibilities
Proven capable to perform complete Catenary designs
Ability to prepare OCS structure and wiring Layout Plans
Experience in the development of OCS specifications
Ability to prepare Structural Erection Diagrams
Ability to prepare Catenary profiles
Experience with relevant code requirements for OCS design
Understand integration of other disciplines such as traction power, track, signals and communications
Knowledge of engineering computations and structural analysis
Support and direct Catenary engineering and drafting staff
Ability to prepare assembly and component drawings
Knowledge of Catenary wire properties, insulators and miscellaneous hardware
Experience with OCS field construction: staging, techniques and cost estimating
Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of the workings of a Catenary system and be capable of performing pole and foundation loading calculations, Catenary tension calculations, analysis of wire sag and rise conditions
Qualification
Required
Proven capable to perform complete Catenary designs
Ability to prepare OCS structure and wiring Layout Plans
Experience in the development of OCS specifications
Ability to prepare Structural Erection Diagrams
Ability to prepare Catenary profiles
Experience with relevant code requirements for OCS design
Understand integration of other disciplines such as traction power, track, signals and communications
Knowledge of engineering computations and structural analysis
Support and direct Catenary engineering and drafting staff
Ability to prepare assembly and component drawings
Knowledge of Catenary wire properties, insulators and miscellaneous hardware
Experience with OCS field construction: staging, techniques and cost estimating
Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of the workings of a Catenary system and be capable of performing pole and foundation loading calculations, Catenary tension calculations, analysis of wire sag and rise conditions
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
1-5 years of experience in OCS/CATENARY design
Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD/Microstation V8
Ability to design on screen in production of CAD drawings
Strong communication skills and the cooperative ability to work with other team members at other locations
Preferred
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is preferred
Knowledge of software for support structure analysis (RISA, MathCAD) preferred
Benefits
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Company
STV
STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives.
1001-5000 employees
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