Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS/OCS) Practice Leader

Description

• In addition to performing design work by themselves, the individual will be required to plan, organize, and coordinate the tasks and assignments for a group of professionals and technicians across multiple projects.
• Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
• The individual should have industry standing in technical committees in the electrification field, and have established relationships with rail and transit clients throughout North America.
• Design work would include OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding, etc.
• Project work will include electrification distribution design for Streetcar, Electrified Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact or Third Rail Systems.
• Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.
• Mentoring and development of staff in traction power and OCS design practices is

Requirements

• Past experience leading teams and having direct client interface and complete project life-cycle (design, installation, testing and commissioning) is required.
• Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work is required.
• Industry standing and involvement in AREMA, APTA, IEEE Technical committees
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• 15+ years experience in railway electrification systems
• AC/DC traction electrification, overhead contact and distribution system design and implementation is required
• Individual must be technically competent, with recognized rail specialization that resolves problems of significant scope and complexity.
• PE license required
• 10 years related experience
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience in designing AC and DC traction power and distribution systems for trolley, streetcar, light rail, metro rail, commuter and high-speed rail systems.
• Solid experience with electrification systems for intercity, commuter systems, heavy rail, light rail, street car and electrified bus operations
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience as a group leader or Department Head for TPS/OCS work for an agency and consultant is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field – (Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience with CADD tools and ability to complete designs individually

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance