Engineer, Overhead Contact Systems
Core
Provide technical expertise for system performance specification, costing, compliance, construction, acceptance, maintenance, and operation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) and equipment for high-speed rail projects.
Role type
Senior IC railway systems engineer (overhead contact systems)
Builds
High-speed rail systems and OCS infrastructure
Domain
Rail transport / Infrastructure
Required skills
Overhead Contact System expertise, high-speed rail operation knowledge, railway system interfaces, systems specification development, technical risk assessment, contract compliance monitoring, RFP development, audit participation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, engineering management experience, knowledge of emerging rail technology
Technologies
Overhead Line Equipment, rail system design standards, contract specifications
Responsibilities
Develop performance requirements for rail systems in compliance with statutes and standards; provide specialist technical guidance on system integration and interfaces; establish technical content for OCS requirements and standards; review project designs for safety and performance; participate in audits against requirements and contracts; contribute to RFPs and proposal evaluations; monitor contractual commitments for specification adherence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management experience