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

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

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Position Description : The Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems (TPS / OCS) Practice Leader provides technical leadership for rail systems projects focused on traction electrification and overhead contact systems (OCS) and related distribution systems. The role delivers design management, production, and construction support, coordinating assembly of plans and specifications for rail and transit projects across North America.

Responsibilities :

• Design electrification distribution for streetcar, electrified bus, light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail and high-speed rail projects operating on overhead contact or third rail systems.
• Develop OCS design, sectionalizing, equipment sizing and protection, SCADA and control center interface, system feeders and returns, traction power distribution systems, bonding and grounding.
• Lead and mentor staff in traction power and OCS design practices.
• Manage client coordination, scoping, fee preparation, scheduling, budget tracking and delivery of work products.
• Drive project pursuits, client development, opportunity tracking and proposal work.
• Travel to cities installing or planning electrified transit systems; long-term field assignments may also be available.

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

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