Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS / OCS) Practice Leader

Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS / OCS) Practice Leader

At HDR, employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

Position Description :

The primary duties of the Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS / OCS) Practice Leader involve the technical leadership for rail systems projects pertaining to traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and other distribution systems. Specific responsibilities include technical leadership, design management, design production, lead on specific design packages, as well as coordinating the assembly of plans and specifications and construction support. This position supports various rail and transit projects throughout North America to serve the contract requirements and respond to client needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing technical specifications, criteria and drawings for AC and DC traction power systems and the interfaces to train control, communications, rolling stock, operations control centers and other elements of rail systems. As such, the candidate will have the ability to pro-actively lead tasks between technical groups and be innovative in solving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Project work will include electrification distribution design for Streetcar, Electrified Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Commuter Rail and High Speed Rail Projects operating on Overhead Contact or Third Rail Systems.
• Design work would include OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding, etc.
• Mentoring and development of staff in traction power and OCS design practices is
• Project management work will include client needs coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and delivery of work products.
• Project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work is required.
• Work location would include both Home Office and short term travel to cities installing or planning to install Electrified Transit Systems. Long term field assignments may also be available.

Skills and Additional Attributes

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Key Words

electrification, transit systems, overhead contact system, electrical, traction power, rail transit, railway design, transportation, engineering, transit design, electrical, systems.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success.

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Rail and Transit Systems

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