Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineer

The Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineer performs engineering duties as a fully competent and experienced engineer in all aspects of Maintenance of Way (MOW), Signals and Traction Power systems.

Duties include working on a range of MOW Signals and Traction Power systems engineering tasks, requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, maintenance procedures, and criteria, and assisting in the resolution of complex engineering, maintenance, planning, and policy issues.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.

• Provide professional engineering services in developing and reviewing conceptual and detailed design of railroad and light rail overhead catenary (OCS) systems. Build a working knowledge of the interface between catenary components, substation components, Signals, and Light-Rail-Vehicles.
• Prepare cost estimates, documentation, public presentation material, designs, and calculations related to MOW OCS systems, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of defects.
• Evaluate the functional feasibility, electrical and mechanical design, and system reliability of various electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and hardware associated with future and existing MAX maintenance of way systems as they relate to the MOW Traction Power system maintenance and repair. Coordinate with other TriMet engineers, staff and consultants to ensure compatible designs.
• Review product and systems submittals for compliance with contract requirements and TriMet criteria. Prepare documents for the maintenance standards and procedures of MOW Signal and Traction Power systems, installations and equipment.
• Assist with administration of contracts relating to the procurement, installation, testing and start-up of various Signals and Traction Power systems, hardware, software, and related equipment. Coordinate with systems engineering, consultants and other system and civil contracts on construction issues.
• Prepare minutes, documentation, specifications and technical reports, and review such material generated by others. Assist with preparation of contract specifications and bid documents.
• Work and coordinate with represented staff, other TriMet engineering, planning, operations staff, staff from other jurisdictions and consultants.
• Monitor maintenance and manufacturing activities to assure contractual and manufacturer compliance. Perform field measurements and calculations to verify quantities and quality of completed work. Assist with contracts administration for management of equipment procurement, testing and consultant contracts.
• Provide lead expert guidance to MOW management, supervisors consultants, systems engineering and other support staff as required for specific assignments and within the guidelines provided by the MOW Director of Operations.
• Represent TriMet at various interagency meetings as a technical representative. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required. .

A minimum of six (6) years of total credited experience.

Six (6) years of experience a a compentent praciticing engineer are required.

Six (6) years of engineering experience in an area directly applicable to MOW signals, OCS and substation systems design, inspection, and manufacturing or maintenance management are required.

A Professional Engineer (PE) License is required within 120 days of the date of hire.

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 17, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary R

ange

Minimum : $105,613.00

Maximum : $158,418.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of :

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and / or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants : Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A work record review process is conducted for each TriMet union employee when they apply for an internal position (including non-union positions) at TriMet. The work record review covers one full year of work history and two years of preventable accident history, beginning with the closing date on the job announcement, and reviews time loss, oversleeps, supervisor observation reports (rule violations), and disciplinary actions.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.

About the company

TriMet, formally known as the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, is a public agency that operates mass transit in a region that spans most of the Portland metropolitan area in the US state of Oregon.

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