Senior Engineer, Traction Power OCS

General

The Sr. Engineer (Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems) reports to the Manager, Traction Power/Electrical Engineering and is responsible for engineering, construction, maintenance, design support of capital improvement projects for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

• Provide engineering support to Rail Operations, Capital Projects, Construction Management, and other Caltrain departments to maintain Traction Power, OCS, railroad structures, including tracks, tunnels, bridges (civil/structural).
• Oversee projects performed by contractors on Caltrain property. Ensure their designs are following and comply with Caltrain Engineering Design Criteria and Standards.
• Assist with the development of the annual, short-term, and long-term Caltrain Traction Power Engineering and maintenance plans. Ensure traction power OCS is in state of good repair.

• Identify root causes of engineering issues and present appropriate solutions.
• Review and perform engineering calculations on Traction Power, OCS, to protect the integrity of the railroad electrification structures and to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Prepare calculations, plans, and specifications to support OCS design and analysis using relevant design criteria codes and standards for new and rehabilitation type projects.
• Assist with review drawings, construction cost estimates, specifications, technical reports, and other contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Manager(s) and other projects as required by responding to RFI, construction submittal and site‑specific work plan.
• Perform site inspections during construction and maintenance projects to determine if they are within tolerance levels established by the transit industry and other applicable regulations/specifications.
• Develop solutions and provide technical input for design optimization for cost effectiveness, risk management challenges and constructability improvements for capital and maintenance projects.
• Update railroad OCS‑related engineering standards and as‑built drawings.
• Conduct project meetings and field meetings with internal and third‑party personnel.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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