Senior OCS Engineer

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
The Senior OCS Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and installation oversight of overhead catenary systems for Light Rail expansions and improvements. This role ensures the OCS infrastructure meets safety, reliability, and operational requirements, working closely with civil, track, and traction power teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
OCS Design - Develop catenary system designs, including pole placement, wire configurations, tension calculations, and structural support requirements.
Perform mechanical and electrical load analyses using specialized software (e.g., ELFF, CATENARY software).
Standards & Compliance - Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (AREMA, IEEE, EN standards where relevant) and local regulations. Coordinate with local permitting authorities and utility companies.
Project Management- Lead project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and resource allocation for OCS-related work. Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope and timelines.
Construction Oversight - Provide technical guidance during construction, installation, and tensioning of overhead wires and support structures. Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information).
Inspection & Testing - Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and quality standards. Oversee acceptance testing and post-installation adjustments or modifications.

What You'll Do:

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Additional Information

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Locations:

Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Denver, CO, Seattle, WA (Downtown)

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The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $168,853.83 - $269,727.55. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Colorado is $161,512.36 - $258,000.27. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The anticipated last day to apply is 08/30/2025. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

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