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Network Rail Consulting
Associate Director - OCS Expert
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What they do
A Mechanical Systems Engineer evaluates and optimizes the systems used in mechanical engineering.
$144,630 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Associate Director - OCS Expert Network Rail Consulting - 3.6 Sacramento, CA Job Details 17 hours ago Benefits 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Rail transportation Overhead line systems Contract review Project engineering Content creation for technical audiences Requirements specification Requirements design Infrastructure construction project management Employee relationship building Technical support System design for system development Schedule management High-voltage electrical systems Supervising experience Bidding project phase Managing engineering teams Budget planning Procurement contract management Design engineering Vendor relationship management Leading team collaboration initiatives Grounding systems Managing projects Construction experience Request for proposal Project contract management Senior level Legal compliance Professional Engineer Risk assessment implementation Full Job Description About us Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail - the owner and operator of Britain's mainline rail system. We have been active in the North American, Australian and the Middle East markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered more than 150 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organizations. Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management & maintenance, major projects, railway operations, strategic planning and advisory. Our work is driven forward by our values: agile, always safe, care about people, collaborative, impartial and passionate . The opportunity with NRC We have already delivered several key advisory and infrastructure projects across the US and have consistently demonstrated exceptional value to our clients through deep integration with their teams, showing ourselves to be a true partner and peer. Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director - OCS based in Sacramento Work as part of the integrated High-Speed Rail Systems Engineering project team, providing technical specialist support for product specification, system design compliance and approval, construction, acceptance, maintenance and operation of the Overhead Contact Systems, grounding & bonding, connections to the traction power system, and all related interfaces and also provide project and day to day contract management for all high voltage connection contracts with utility providers. Key Accountabilities You'll work as part of the integrated High-Speed Rail Systems Engineering project team to deliver a high-speed rail system which meets the business requirements established by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, while interpreting business requirements and develop performance requirements for the Rail Systems specification in compliance with statute, system design, national and international standards, and best industry practice. Provide advice and guidance on development of new or modified Overhead Contact Systems, or equipment for use on project infrastructure so that the systems specification remains at the forefront of industry in terms of safety, technology, and performance. Provide specialist technical guidance and support to the product acceptance process for OCS equipment and components. As team lead you will provide technical support to other engineers within the High-Speed Rail Systems project team and to others within the wider project team to ensure that specialist advice is available as the need arises required. Establish technical content for OCS standards for the project. Review, as directed, the overall performance, safety and compatibility of project Overhead Contact Systems and provide structured feedback where required. Contribute to the development of project requests for proposal (RFPs) and to the evaluation of proposals from contractors/subcontractors. Update Design Criteria Manual chapters for OCS, for incorporation into future contracts Manage the Overhead Contact Systems interface with adjoining railroad entities. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Relevant professional qualifications Strong background in Overhead Contact Systems - ideally within a high-speed railway environment. Plan and deliver appropriate systems to understand future demand, new technologies, and areas for improvement. Manage third parties so that service levels are met. Knowledge of relevant legislation, industry, and company standards. Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and establish relationships at all levels. Relevant engineering management experience involving technical and business risk assessment. Project Management experience involving schedule and budgets Contract and procurement experience Desirable International rail system design and consultation experienced PE Qualified/Chartered Engineer Membership of a professional body High Speed Rail experience. For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.