Job summary

Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of an OCS Engineer to work on high project railway projects in Canada. - Please note this role does require relocation to Canada.

Key skills required for this role

OCS - Overhead Contact Systems - High Voltage - Railways - Mass Transit

Important

OCS - Overhead Contact Systems - High Voltage - Railways - Mass Transit

Job description

Position description

We are looking for an overhead catenary system engineer to join our local team in Toronto to work for urban public transport and heavy rail projects. Under the responsibility of the a OCS lead, you will work in collaboration with a team of engineers, experts and project managers, internal and external to the company. You will have the opportunity to participate in several projects at different stages of development. You will be supported by your management to develop your skills and reach your full potential.

As part of the engineering team, depending on positioning on the projects, you will:

• Produce some design: faisibility concept, preliminary and detailed design (including OCS layout plans, cross-sections, sectioning diagrams, bills of quantity, bonding plans) within multi-disciplinary rail projects.
• Produce drawings using CAD (e.g. Bentley MicroStation) software, design software (e.g.LinearDraft and ELF)
• Undertake site surveys/site visits and reporting on asset conditions.
• Review / control documents provided by the Client and produced by him or by other consultants
• Advise the public transport client on design and construction decisions, providing your practical expertise in the OCS field

About you

To be considered for this position as OCS Engineer we have the following requirements:

• An appropriate university engineering degree, or equivalent qualification such as a degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 4 years of railway experience
• Knowledge of Software used for OCS design such as Microstation and AutoCAD
• Main line / heavy rail experience an advantage, although metro and LRT experience can be considered.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills