Systems Manager - Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
Greater Landover, MD, USA
We’re currently looking for a talented Systems Manager - OCS to join our Central Engineering team. This role drives the corporate adoption of engineering principles throughout the construction lifecycle.
Roles & Responsibilities
Works directly with project, field, and prefabrication management teams
Performs site surveys, inclusive of all phases of the project.
Provides accurate material takeoff for entirety of project.
Reviews manufacturer submittal data for conformance to project specifications
Composes technical RFIs for submission and coordination to the Engineer-of-Record
Performs structural analysis as it relates to pole loading and deflection.
Completes final design of OCS structures including Cantilevers, Headspans, Downguys, balance weights and conductor rail.
Coordinates internal designs with prefabrication staff.
Reviews designed and constructed elements with field installation.
Resolves field installation issues, through on-site visits, while documenting findings.
Notifies project management staff of cost-incurring elements to project team.
Meet weekly with project staff, providing updates to scope status, percent complete, action items, and integration with others
Works with Engineering manager for strategy on multiple different projects
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Provide project closeout deliverables, includes Structural Erection Diagrams.
Performs engineering labor estimates for pursuits.
Skills
Experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, project management, and construction management for traction power and OCS systems
Experience in providing 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
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs
Team Leader, with willingness to train and develop junior engineers
CAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel
Requires minimal training on software
Requires minimal QA/QC for any work being submitted
Knowledge of AREMA, IEEE and NESC standards
Can read project specifications
Can read blueprints.
Requirements
5-15 years in OCS construction, design, or operations.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with others
Strong work ethic and a cooperative attitude
Self-Motivated and team player
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil. Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (CA, MD, WA, TX, preferred)