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This position will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure and systems-related projects, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, civil and/or structural engineering, with experience supporting complex infrastructure for light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, and other electrified transportation projects.\nPosition Overview\nThe OCS Engineering Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary rail systems team supporting the design and implementation of overhead contact and catenary systems for transit and railroad projects. This individual will contribute to engineering analyses, design calculations, plan production, specifications, and construction support activities while working alongside senior OCS, traction power, track, structures, and systems professionals.\nThis role is ideal for an engineer with 7-15 years of OCS, transportation electrification, civil, structural, or electrical systems experience seeking long-term growth in the rail and transit industry\nResponsibilities\nPerform engineering calculations related to catenary geometry, wire tensions, pole and foundation loading, support structures, clearances and system interfaces.\nPerform civil and structural engineering analysis, design, calculations, and technical evaluations in development of supporting OCS structures including cantilevers, portals, headspans and bracket assemblies.\nDevelop and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, design criteria, technical reports, and other project documentation.\nDesign and evaluate foundations, equipment supports, structural framing, platforms, supports, anchorage systems, and other civil/structural elements associated with infrastructure systems.\nCoordinate structural and civil requirements with mechanical, electrical, communications, signaling, traction power, controls, and other systems disciplines as applicable to the project.\nEvaluate interfaces between systems equipment and supporting civil or structural infrastructure.\nReview equipment loads, support requirements, clearances, access requirements, penetrations, and other physical interfaces affecting system installation and constructability.\nParticipate in multidisciplinary design reviews and support resolution of design conflicts and interface issues.\nPerform engineering calculations and analyses using applicable design codes, standards, project criteria, and client requirements.\nReview contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, calculations, and other technical documentation.\nSupport field investigations, site visits, condition assessments, construction activities, and resolution of field engineering issues.\nCoordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, project managers, and engineering disciplines to support integrated project solutions.\nParticipate in QA/QC reviews and ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable project and technical requirements.\nSupport project planning, scope development, cost estimates, schedules, and technical proposals as needed.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff, depending on level of experience.\nSupport multiple projects and assignments while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree inMechanical,Civil, or Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.\n7-15 years of relevant engineering experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, transit, rail, facilities, industrial, or other complex multidisciplinary projects.\n Professional Engineer (PE) license.\nStrong preference for candidates with civil and/or structural engineering experience; candidates with mechanical engineering backgrounds and directly relevant infrastructure or systems experience are encouraged to apply.\nExperience performing engineering calculations, developing design documents, and reviewing drawings and technical specifications.\nKnowledge of structural systems, foundations, equipment supports, anchorage, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and/or related infrastructure design.\nAbility to understand and coordinate interfaces between civil/structural infrastructure and mechanical, electrical, and systems equipment.\nExperience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating across multiple technical disciplines.\nFamiliarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry design practices.\nStrong analytical, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to multidisciplinary teams.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a collaborative project environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or related engineering discipline.\nExperience with rail, transit, transportation, or other major infrastructure programs.\nExperience with systems-related infrastructure, including equipment foundations and supports, equipment rooms, facilities, wayside infrastructure, utilities, or similar applications.\nExperience coordinating with electrical, mechanical, communications, signals, traction power, controls, or other systems engineering disciplines.\nExperience with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, STAAD.Pro, RISA, SAP2000, or similar design/analysis platforms.\nFamiliarity with relevant standards and codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and applicable transportation or transit-agency standards.\nPrior consulting engineering experience and experience working directly with public-sector transportation or infrastructure clients.\nCompensation Range:\n$104,402.58 - $119,317.24STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.\nNot sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. 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