Railway Overhead Contact Systems Lead

Lead railway overhead contact system design at SYSTRA Canada, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces across complex rail and transit infrastructure projects.

This engineering role guides OCS delivery from conceptualization through preliminary and detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. You will coordinate Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations, and Utilities interfaces. The role also supports project delivery through technical reviews, stakeholder interaction, and design documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead OCS design and delivery for rail and transit projects
• Coordinate complex multidisciplinary OCS interfaces and Interface Control Documents
• Review and approve designs, drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, cutover, and record drawings
• Mentor teams, manage resources, and implement OCS QA/QC processes

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of railway OCS design experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Canadian P.Eng. designation or eligibility to obtain
• MicroStation and AutoCAD proficiency for OCS design
• Experience leading technical teams and managing project delivery

Apply railway OCS leadership, interface coordination, and design expertise across SYSTRA Canada’s rail and transit projects.