OCS Design Lead

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group an international consulting and engineering group a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure privatization of a railway.

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Systra Canada is currently seeking an experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) Design Lead to support the planning design and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada.

• Oversee OCS design and delivery for rail/transit projects.
• Lead the design of the OCS including alignment of contact wire support structures sectioning and isolation
• Develop OCS design criteria layouts and details
• Coordinate OCS interfaces with Traction Power Signaling Communications Civil/Structural Trackwork Stations/Architectural and Utilities ensuring physical and functional integration.
• Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Review and approve OCS designs drawings and specifications.
• Sign off the project documents (reports drawings calculations etc.).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards codes and client requirements (CSA AREMA EN IEC etc.).
• Liaise with clients contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings material approvals method statements and RFIs providing timely technical responses and design clarifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical expertise.
• Participate in design reviews and hazard/interface workshops providing OCS input to support safe buildable and maintainable solutions.
• Allocate tasks and manage team resources for OCS-related work.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Implement QA/QC processes for OCS deliverables.
• Conduct design reviews and audits.
• Prepare technical reports design documentation and progress updates.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Resolve site issues related to OCS installation and integration.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• . designation in Canada (or eligibility to obtain).
• At least 10 years of railway experience in OCS design and implementation.
• Experience as an OCS Engineer in the design phase with the ability to analyze and comment on designs providing expert consultancy during feasibility preliminary detailed design and assessment of constructability.
• Experience with OCS structural calculations in Canadian Context.
• Excellent leadership coordination and communication skills with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive digital innovation.
• Proficiency in software used for OCS design such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Commissioning supervision experience is advantageous.
• Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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