Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

Job Listing ID:

4462657

Job Title:

Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Gresham

Date Posted:

03/28/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

44224

BR Requisition ID:

44224

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TSU Job Description:

This position can be based in any of our US based CDM Smith offices We are seeking experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Traction Power professionals to join our growing Transit & Rail team. The ideal candidate will bring proven technical knowledge, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members. Key Responsibilities As a member of our team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by: Leading the development of project scopes, technical approaches, and fee proposals for OCS and traction power projects. Managing project- or task-level budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Providing hands-on oversight for traction power and OCS planning, design, analysis, or construction-phase services. Developing or reviewing design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates based on your area of expertise. Preparing technical reports and contributing to documentation that supports project decision-making. Mentoring junior staff, assigning daily work, and supporting their technical and professional growth. Coordinating implementation plans and ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with business development teams to prepare competitive, high-quality proposals responding to client RFPs. Reviewing proposals and deliverables for compliance with firm standards, industry best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations. Engaging with current and prospective clients to understand their operational needs and communicate CDM Smith's capabilities. Participating in industry associations, conferences, and professional activities, when appropriate.

Job Title:

Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

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Regular Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in OCS, traction power, or DC power systems, including testing, installation, operations, or construction phase services-especially with agencies such as CTA, Metra, or similar transit systems. Experience managing or delivering projects from initiation through final deliverables. Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (or willingness to learn). Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large groups. Experience as a task lead, discipline lead, or project manager, including developing scopes of work and contributing to proposals. #LI-MS1 #

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We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender id...

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