Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer

STV is seeking an Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer to join our Systems team in our Philadelphia, PA office. This position will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure and systems-related projects, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, civil and/or structural engineering , with experience supporting complex infrastructure for light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, and other electrified transportation projects.

Position Overview

The OCS Engineering Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary rail systems team supporting the design and implementation of overhead contact and catenary systems for transit and railroad projects. This individual will contribute to engineering analyses, design calculations, plan production, specifications, and construction support activities while working alongside senior OCS, traction power, track, structures, and systems professionals.

This role is ideal for an engineer with 7-15 years of OCS, transportation electrification, civil, structural, or electrical systems experience seeking long-term growth in the rail and transit industry

Responsibilities

- Perform engineering calculations related to catenary geometry, wire tensions, pole and foundation loading, support structures, clearances and system interfaces.
- Perform civil and structural engineering analysis, design, calculations, and technical evaluations in development of supporting OCS structures including cantilevers, portals, headspans and bracket assemblies.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, design criteria, technical reports, and other project documentation.
- Design and evaluate foundations, equipment supports, structural framing, platforms, supports, anchorage systems, and other civil/structural elements associated with infrastructure systems.
- Coordinate structural and civil requirements with mechanical, electrical, communications, signaling, traction power, controls, and other systems disciplines as applicable to the project.
- Evaluate interfaces between systems equipment and supporting civil or structural infrastructure.
- Review equipment loads, support requirements, clearances, access requirements, penetrations, and other physical interfaces affecting system installation and constructability.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and support resolution of design conflicts and interface issues.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses using applicable design codes, standards, project criteria, and client requirements.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, calculations, and other technical documentation.
- Support field investigations, site visits, condition assessments, construction activities, and resolution of field engineering issues.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, project managers, and engineering disciplines to support integrated project solutions.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews and ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable project and technical requirements.
- Support project planning, scope development, cost estimates, schedules, and technical proposals as needed.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff, depending on level of experience.
- Support multiple projects and assignments while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Civil, or Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 7–15 years of relevant engineering experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, transit, rail, facilities, industrial, or other complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Strong preference for candidates with civil and/or structural engineering experience; candidates with mechanical engineering backgrounds and directly relevant infrastructure or systems experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience performing engineering calculations, developing design documents, and reviewing drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of structural systems, foundations, equipment supports, anchorage, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and/or related infrastructure design.
- Ability to understand and coordinate interfaces between civil/structural infrastructure and mechanical, electrical, and systems equipment.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating across multiple technical disciplines.
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry design practices.
- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Experience with rail, transit, transportation, or other major infrastructure programs .
- Experience with systems-related infrastructure, including equipment foundations and supports, equipment rooms, facilities, wayside infrastructure, utilities, or similar applications.
- Experience coordinating with electrical, mechanical, communications, signals, traction power, controls, or other systems engineering disciplines.
- Experience with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, STAAD.Pro, RISA, SAP2000 , or similar design/analysis platforms.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC , and applicable transportation or transit-agency standards.
- Prior consulting engineering experience and experience working directly with public-sector transportation or infrastructure clients.

Compensation Range:
$104,402.58 - $119,317.24

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.