WSP in the U.S. · 1 hour ago
Senior Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., seeking a Senior Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer to lead complex railroad projects in the Northeast Corridor. The role involves leading technical teams, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and managing project life cycles from design to implementation.
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Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and other disciplines to execute multidisciplinary technical work including traction power and OCS design for multiple concurrent Amtrak and other Northeast Corridor railroad projects
Ensure that Systems Engineering concepts and processes are applied on railroad projects through the project life cycle, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, integration, testing, commissioning, and transition to operation and maintenance
Review traction power and OCS concepts, technical designs, and specifications to assess compliance with specifications, standards, and sound engineering practices, review cost estimates, and coordinate with stakeholders and contractors
Remain current in latest traction power and OCS engineering techniques and practices
Lead or support business development opportunities and proposals
Participate in WSP’s quality process for all deliverables
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Lead meetings with clients and WSP colleagues to discuss project challenges and help the team achieve a satisfactory outcome
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
Collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines to provide 'trusted advisor' services and future-ready solutions for clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline
More than ten years of post-education experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, project management, and construction management for traction power and OCS systems for Amtrak or other Northeast Corridor railroads
Advanced written communication skills
Highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, project managers, and employees at all levels
Highly proficient in systems engineering principles, practices, and processes
Experienced in providing critical 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
Immediate availability to work in the US
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Professional Licensure/Certification
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
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