We are looking for an Overhead Contact Systems Lead in our Sacramento office.
The Impact You’ll Make
In this role, you will be working as part of an integrated project team, providing technical expertise for system performance specification, costing, system compliance and approval, construction, acceptance, maintenance and operation of Overhead Contact Systems and equipment.
Practical experience and knowledge of Overhead Line Equipment / Overhead Contact Systems, and emerging rail technology are must have skills for this role. You will also be a good communicator, a team player and able to build rapport with stakeholders.
This role is based in Sacramento, California.
Key Accountabilities
Day to day, you will be:
- Working as part of an integrated project team to deliver a high-speed rail system which meets the business requirements established by our client.
- Interpreting business requirements and developing performance requirements for the rail systems specification in compliance with statute, system design, national and international standards and best industry practice.
- Providing advice and guidance on development within the rail systems industry so that systems specification remains at the forefront of industry in terms of safety, technology and performance.
- Offering specialist technical guidance and support to the system integration and interfaces between rail systems and other works.
- Providing technical support to others within the project team to ensure that specialist advice is available as and when required.
- Establishing technical content for Overhead Contact System requirements and standards for the project.
- Updating Design Criteria relating to Overhead Contact Systems for incorporation into future contracts.
- Reviewing, as directed, the overall safety, performance and compatibility of project designs and providing structured feedback and comment where necessary.
- Participating in, or leading, audits against requirements, process, contract or law as required.
- Contributing to the development of project requests for proposal (RFPs) and to the evaluation of proposals from contractors/subcontractors.
- Monitoring contractual commitments to check that work is being performed in accordance with specifications, drawings and terms of contract.