Junior OCS Engineer

Junior OCS Engineer Full-time State/Province: Pennsylvania Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Philadelphia, PA - 1635 Market Compensation: USD 75000.00 - USD 95000.00 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a talented Junior Level OCS ( Overhead Catenary Systems) Engineer to join our World Class Rail team based in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will be part of the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) Engineering team responsible for a variety of engineering tasks including, but not limited to planning, conceptual engineering, design, final engineering, constructability, and cost estimating. Typical tasks and daily duties: Perform calculations for all phases of design including wire tensions, pantograph security, support structure capacity, overhead clearance, pole layouts, foundations and down guys. Develop overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams and technical specifications. Apply knowledge and understanding of rail design, rail operations and construction on or about a railroad, overhead catenary systems, traction power substations, signals and communications systems, and track layout. Ensure compliance with all federal, state & local regulations Overhead Catenary System (OCS).

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field. PREFERRED : Experience designing and implementing a variety of overhead system types including auto-tensioned and fixed termination systems, simple catenary and single contact wire/trolley wire, as well as both AC and DC systems. Experience in the design and analysis of overhead electrification systems, including a variety of project scopes and design phases ranging from preliminary design through construction Experience utilizing AutoCAD and MicroStation into the design of electrification systems. Should also have knowledge of a variety of design software packages, including STAAD, LPile and MathCAD. Experienced in the development of specifications, cost estimating, construction staging, and design around active railroad and should be familiar with construction and installation practices.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time