Requisition ID: 174349 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Part Time 
 

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering District is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer for a part-time opportunity. This position requires an experienced candidate who can work in a multi-discipline project environment and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, sub-consultants, and suppliers to successfully support the successful delivery of complex U.S. rail electrification projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects.  Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk.  Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety.   Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

 

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

 

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. 

Location

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from home. However, the engineer will need to travel as required by business needs.

Responsibilities Plans and manage the technical aspects of highly complex rail electrification projects to ensure the delivery of cost-effective product that meet client technical requirements. This includes scope definition, design development, cost estimation, engineering support services during construction, safety certification and system integration support services, project closeout, etc.   Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for an integrated design and construction process leveraging industrial best practices and lessons leant.   Develop OCS design packages for rail and transit systems.  Train and Develop junior staffs in applying SOPs in projects. Conducts studies and analyses of new technologies, equipment, and methods to develop more efficient engineering alternatives and present them to internal and external clients. Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the entire organization for successful project delivery. This includes, but not limited to, peer review, develop technical white paper, site visiting and troubleshooting, attend technical meetings, factory and field test witness, etc.     Any other technical and project management responsibilities assigned by supervisor or management team.
  Qualifications A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is necessary. 18-25 years of OCS design and Traction Electrification System design and construction experience on U.S. light rail project is required. OCS design experience on large design build project is highly desirable Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills Strong leadership skills in manage and mentor technical staffs working toward a common goal. Ability to develop junior staffs in both technical and project management skills. Professional engineering license in United States is preferred.  

Other Requirements:
•    Regular, reliable attendance
•    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
•    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
•    May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

 

Base Compensation: $148,000 - $156,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.