Junior OCS Engineer

AECOM
Philadelphia
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 75,000 - 95,000 annuallyFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Support the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team for rail projects by performing design calculations (wire tensions, pantograph security, clearances, pole layouts, foundations) and developing layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams, and specifications. Apply knowledge of rail design/operations and coordinate design work around construction staging. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local OCS regulations while leveraging tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.

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Junior OCS Engineer

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Job Summary

Support the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team for rail projects by performing design calculations (wire tensions, pantograph security, clearances, pole layouts, foundations) and developing layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams, and specifications. Apply knowledge of rail design/operations and coordinate design work around construction staging. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local OCS regulations while leveraging tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Location: Philadelphia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform calculations across design phases for OCS, including wire tensions, pantograph security, support structure capacity, overhead clearance, pole layouts, foundations, and down guys.
  • •Develop OCS layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • •Apply rail design and operations knowledge to overhead electrification, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout.
  • •Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to OCS.
  • •Support planning, conceptual engineering, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating across project phases.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,000 - 95,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid LeaveDisability BenefitsRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
  • •Perform design-phase calculations for overhead catenary systems (e.g., wire tensions, pantograph security, support capacity, overhead clearance).
  • •Develop OCS layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • •Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local OCS regulations.
  • •Preferred: experience with overhead electrification system design (AC/DC), including project phases from preliminary design through construction.
Experience:RailRail electrificationConstructionTransportationEngineering
Education:Bachelor's in Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)AutoCADMicroStationSTAADLPileMathCADAC systemsDC systemsTraction power substations

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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