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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a talented OCS (Overhead Catenary Systems) Engineer to join our World Class Rail team in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will be part of the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team responsible for a variety of engineering tasks including planning, conceptual engineering, design, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating. This is an opportunity to work on signature projects with large transit agencies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as part of a team overseeing junior engineers on mid- to large size projects.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of rail design, rail operations and construction on or about a railroad, overhead catenary systems, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout.
- Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS).
Requirements
- BA/BS Engineering or related field and 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience in the design and analysis of overhead electrification systems, including a variety of project scopes and design phases ranging from preliminary design through construction.
- Experience designing and implementing a variety of overhead system types including auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, simple catenary and single contact wire/trolley wire, as well as both AC and DC systems.
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation into the design of electrification systems.
- Knowledge of a variety of design software packages, including STAAD, LPile and MathCAD.
- Experienced in the development of specifications, cost estimating, construction staging, and design around active railroad and should be familiar with construction and installation practices.
- Ability to provide instruction, management and oversight to junior engineers in the practice to develop knowledge of OCS elements, guide them through design tasks and increase overall OCS capabilities of the practice.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Skills
- Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
- Rail design
- Rail operations
- Construction on or about a railroad
- Traction power substations
- Signals and communications systems
- Track layout
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- STAAD
- LPile
- MathCAD
- Specification development
- Cost estimating
- Construction staging
Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- US - Philadelphia, PA - 1635 Market
Work Type
- Remote
Experience Level
- 4 years of related experience
Education Level
- BA/BS Engineering or related field
Salary/Compensations
- USD 100000 - USD 140000 - yearly
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.