WSP is seeking a Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer to work on complex Northeast Corridor railroad projects. The successful candidate will contribute to cross-functional teams and develop traction power and OCS concepts, technical designs, and specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
- More than five years of post-education experience in planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and cutover for traction power and OCS systems for Amtrak or other Northeast Corridor railroads.
- Advanced written communication skills.
- Highly effective interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, project managers, and employees at all levels.
- Experienced in providing critical review of documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help move toward the most effective, economical, and logical technical solution.
- Immediate availability to work in the US.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
