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Hatch

OCS Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Then the infrastructure team is for you! Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American ...

Hatch

OCS Design Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Then the infrastructure team is for you! Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American ...

Hatch

OCS Design Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Then the infrastructure team is for you! Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American ...

Agentis Capital

Position Agentis as the pre-eminent independent financial advisor in the North American infrastructure space. Our Differentiators * Exceptional level of responsibility on complex transactions across ...

MasTec Inc

Legal Analyst (NEX)

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

Overview MasTec is a leading North American infrastructure engineering and construction company focused primarily on engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communications ...

Insight

Own the presales technical strategy for Insight's North American Infrastructure organization, ensuring architecturally sound and commercially viable solutions are brought to every client engagement.

MasTec Inc

Legal Analyst (NEX)

Coral Gables, FL

Overview MasTec is a leading North American infrastructure engineering and construction company focused primarily on engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communications ...

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OCS Design Engineer

Hatch

Seattle, WA • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Requisition ID: 96861 

Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management 

Location: Seattle, WA, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Seattle, WA area.
Other possible locations: Ambler, PA (Suburban Philadelphia); Boston, MA; Chicago IL; Minneapolis, MN, Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; OR; Portland, OR
In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.  Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
As the successful candidate, you will:

  • 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.

 
You bring to the role:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.
  • 5 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC 
  • 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. 

 
The following skills/experience are a plus:

  • 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

Why join us?

  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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Base Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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