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With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.\nOur expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!\nLooking to take the next step in your career?\nHatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior OCS (Overhead Contact System) Engineer to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team inSeattle, WA.\nIn this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\nAs the successful candidate, you will:\nDesign OCS layout, wire tensions, foundations, poles/columns/structures for light rail, commuter rail and streetcar with pantograph as well as streetcar and electrified buses with trolley poles.\nCoordinate with other engineers for systems integration and design.\nPrepare design reports.\nDevelop documents including specifications, drawings and cost estimates.\nReview project submittals and requests for information from contractors.\nProvide installation, testing and commissioning support to clients.\nManagement of OCS projects.\nYou bring to the role:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for degree requirements.\n10 to 15 years of experience with dc OCS systems design, including the design of 600 to 1500 volt dc rail as well as 12 to 25 kilovolt AC transit systems \nThorough understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NEC) and local codes.\nProfessional engineer’s license or engineer-in-training certificate is an advantage.\nExperience with the North American transit/transportation industry is highly desirable.\nThe following skills/experience are a plus:\nTension and pole/foundation load calculations.\nAutoCAD or MicroStation experience.\nExperience with Structural engineering analysis software like STAAD and RISA is a plus.\nExperience in field testing of OCS systems.\nKnowledge of railway traction power systems.\nProject management experience.\nWhy join us?\nWork with great people to make a difference\nCollaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions\nTop employer\nWhat we offer you?\nFlexible work environment\nLong term career development\nThink globally, work locally\nDon't meet every single requirement? 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