Overhead Contact System Engineer/Designer
Matchfield - A Raise Company
Date: 6 days ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Our client is seeking a Overhead Contact System Engineer or Designer to join our Public Transit Practice in Toronto.
Working with the public transit team means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
Design of OCS systems, including overhead wire layouts, structural details and other schematics.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
What You Will Bring To The Firm
The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Working with the public transit team means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
Design of OCS systems, including overhead wire layouts, structural details and other schematics.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
- Support senior engineers in reviewing designs, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Attend project meetings, contribute to Value Engineering discussions, and help keep construction costs within budget.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and field teams on installation and field support tasks.
What You Will Bring To The Firm
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering.
- 0-4 years of experience with overhead catenary or traction power systems.
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
- Demonstrated interest in transit and railway engineering through prior internship or applied coursework experience.
- Proficient in data analysis and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Bentley Rail Track.
- Familiarity with railway and transit engineering principles and practices.
The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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