OCS Design Lead
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- Hamilton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee OCS design and delivery for rail/transit projects.
- Coordinate OCS interfaces with Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations/Architectural, and Utilities, ensuring physical and functional integration.
- Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Review and approve OCS designs, drawings, and specifications.
- Sign off the project documents (reports, drawings, calculations, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and client requirements (CSA, AREMA, EN, IEC, etc.).
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material approvals, method statements, and RFIs, providing timely technical responses and design clarifications.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical expertise.
- Participate in design reviews and hazard/interface workshops, providing OCS input to support safe, buildable, and maintainable solutions.
- Allocate tasks and manage team resources for OCS-related work.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
- Implement QA/QC processes for OCS deliverables.
- Conduct design reviews and audits.
- Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and progress updates.
- Maintain project records and ensure proper documentation.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
- Resolve site issues related to OCS installation and integration.
- Stay updated with latest OCS technologies and best practices.
- Promote process improvements and innovation within the team.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
- P.Eng. designation in Canada (or eligibility to obtain).
- At least 10 years of railway experience in OCS design and implementation.
- Experience as an OCS Engineer in the design phase, with the ability to analyze and comment on designs, providing expert consultancy during feasibility, preliminary, detailed design, and assessment of constructability.
- Experience with OCS structural calculations in Canadian Context.
- Excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive digital innovation.
- Proficiency in software used for OCS design, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
- Commissioning supervision experience is advantageous.
- Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous.
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills. French is advantageous.