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Senior Rail Systems / Senior Catenary Engineer

Boston, MA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and manage overhead catenary systems (OCS) and traction power for rail transit projects, including layout drawings, profiles, and technical specifications.

Role type

Senior IC rail systems engineer (catenary)

Builds

Overhead catenary systems and electrification infrastructure for transit clients

Domain

Transportation / Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Overhead catenary system design, traction power systems, project management, technical specifications development, regulatory compliance, team leadership, quality control reviews

Preferred skills

AutoCAD, Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, OpenRail, experience with Metro-North, Amtrak, MBTA, Connecticut DOT

Responsibilities

Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications; Perform quality control reviews and design checks of railroad projects; Lead major tasks and serve as project manager on mid-large size projects; Coordinate team and provide technical expertise; Leads technical client relationships related to design, construction and phasing; Mentors staff to develop a team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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