Egis Group
Rail Infrastructure
OverheadCatenarySystem(OCS)Engineer
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“Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineer at Egis Group. Skills: OCS Engineering, Systems Integration, Railway Standards. Develop design criteria for OCS. Supervise engineering team”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Railway Systems, or a related discipline, Proven experience (5–10 years) in the design, engineering, or implementation of OCS, ideally in tramway or urban railway projects, knowledge of applicable railway standards for OCS (both international and North American), Good understanding of related systems: electric traction, substations, rigid or conventional catenary systems, Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, etc. ) and OCS calculation software (e. g. , CATMOS, Sicat, or similar), Experience managing technical requirements in railway infrastructure projects, Proficiency in BIM platforms for coordination, modeling, and clash detection, Team management and multidisciplinary coordination skills, Good understanding of system integration processes and management of technical interfaces, Excellent communication skills in English (French is an asset), organizational skills, technical rigor, and recognized leadership
Nice to Have
French is an asset
What You'll Do.
Develop design criteria for OCS
Supervise engineering team
Ensure OCS integration with other systems
Manage OCS subsystem interfaces
Participate in BIM integration
Track OCS requirements
Incorporate climatic constraints into design
Produce technical deliverables
Ensure compliance with railway standards
Monitor design progress
Identify risks and issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work within multidisciplinary rail systems teams; Coordinate with interface coordinators; Collaborate with traction power, civil, signaling, rolling stock; Coordinate with procurement, construction, commissioning teams; Report to Systems Design Lead; Report to Systems Engineering System Assurance Lead
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills in English
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development. The Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineer is a mid-to-senior level engineering role focused on the design, integration, and delivery of electrification systems for urban rail and light rail infrastructure projects in Hamilton, ON, Canada. This position operates within multidisciplinary rail systems teams, contributing to the development of overhead contact systems aligned with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable railway standards. The role spans preliminary and detailed design phases, with responsibility for technical coordination across traction power, civil, signaling, and rolling stock interfaces. Work includes BIM-based design coordination, requirements management, and participation in construction and commissioning support. The position requires experience in urban transit or tramway systems, with exposure to climatic design considerations such as extreme temperatures, ice loading, and wind conditions. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of OCS engineering experience, strong systems integration capabilities, and familiarity with railway electrification standards and multidisciplinary delivery environments. * Develop and formalize the design criteria for the OCS in compliance with contractual requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices. * Supervise and lead a team of engineers and designers during the preliminary and detailed design phases of the OCS. * Ensure the technical integration of the OCS with other railway systems (electric traction, rolling stock, civil engineering, signaling, etc.). * Manage the functional and physical interfaces of the OCS subsystem, in clo
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