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We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.\nRecently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.\nBurns is currently seeking a Field Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS) to join our Transit Rail Team in Sacramento.\nThe Field Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS), serves as the Owner and PDS field representative for the installation, testing, energization, commissioning, and acceptance of 25kV AC railway electrification infrastructure on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Program. The position covers contact and messenger wire systems, cantilever assemblies, registration equipment, sectioning facilities, disconnect switches, grounding and bonding systems, traction return systems, and associated electrification infrastructure.\nIn this role, the Field Engineer verifies OCS implementation against approved drawings, specifications, railway standards, and Program requirements; supports geometry verification including wire height validation, stagger measurements, clearance verification, tensioning activities, and grounding and bonding verification; and reviews technical records and turnover documentation supporting system acceptance. The position participates in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, continuity testing, grounding testing, high-voltage testing, integrated systems testing, dynamic testing, pantograph interaction testing, and energization and operational readiness programs.\nThe position is based in Sacramento, California. Reporting to the Project Manager, Overhead Contact System, the Field Engineer supplies the Program with independent field verification of electrification installation and geometry, documented deficiency and corrective action records, and the on-site technical presence required to support energization readiness and entry into service. Local, national, and international travel of approximately 50 percent is expected to support supplier facilities, Factory Acceptance Testing, and commissioning programs.\nPosition Responsibilities\nProvide field technical oversight of OCS implementation activities and verify alignment with approved drawings, specifications, railway standards, and Program requirements\nSupport technical coordination between contractors, designers, traction power teams, track teams, structures teams, railway operators, and suppliers\nReview field conditions and support resolution of technical issues affecting installation, testing, and commissioning\nSupport deployment and acceptance of contact wire systems, messenger wire systems, and cantilever assemblies\nSupport deployment and acceptance of registration equipment, sectioning facilities, and disconnect switches\nSupport deployment and acceptance of grounding and bonding systems, traction return systems, and associated electrification infrastructure\nSupport geometry verification activities including wire height validation, stagger measurements, and clearance verification\nSupport tensioning activities, grounding and bonding verification, and system readiness assessments\nReview technical records and turnover documentation supporting system acceptance\nParticipate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing for OCS equipment and components\nParticipate in continuity testing, grounding testing, and high-voltage testing programs\nParticipate in integrated systems testing, dynamic testing, and pantograph interaction testing\nParticipate in energization readiness activities and operational readiness programs\nDocument deficiencies, track corrective actions, and drive closure in support of energization and system acceptance\nSupport system acceptance and entry into service activities, including supplier facility visits and factory inspections requiring local, national, and international travel of approximately 50 percent\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline or demonstrable on-the-job work experience, and a minimum of ten (10) years of railway electrification or OCS experience\nDemonstrated experience supporting OCS systems through installation, testing, commissioning, energization, and acceptance\nStrong working knowledge of 25kV AC railway electrification systems, grounding and bonding, traction return systems, and OCS interfaces\nExperience supporting field delivery activities on major transportation infrastructure projects\nExperience with OCS geometry verification including wire height, stagger, clearance, and tensioning\nExperience reviewing technical records, test results, and turnover documentation supporting system acceptance\nExperience participating in continuity, grounding, and high-voltage testing programs\nDemonstrated ability to document deficiencies and drive corrective action closure in a field environment\nStrong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills\nAvailability for local, national, and international travel of approximately 50 percent\nPreferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures\nHigh-speed rail project experience\nExperience with high-speed catenary systems operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)\nExperience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, dynamic testing, and integrated commissioning programs\nExperience supporting pantograph-catenary interaction testing\nKnowledge of EN standards, FRA requirements, and railway electrification standards\nExperience supporting energization readiness and outage planning activities\nExperience supporting operational readiness and entry into revenue service\nProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent professional certification\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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