OCS Design Lead

Job Description

Egis Canada is currently seeking an experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) Design Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee OCS design and delivery for rail/transit projects.
• Coordinate OCS interfaces with Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations/Architectural, and Utilities, ensuring physical and functional integration.
• Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Review and approve OCS designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Sign off the project documents (reports, drawings, calculations, etc.). 
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and client requirements (CSA, AREMA, EN, IEC, etc.).
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material approvals, method statements, and RFIs, providing timely technical responses and design clarifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical expertise.
• Participate in design reviews and hazard/interface workshops, providing OCS input to support safe, buildable, and maintainable solutions.
• Allocate tasks and manage team resources for OCS-related work. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers. 
• Implement QA/QC processes for OCS deliverables. 
• Conduct design reviews and audits. 
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies. 
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and progress updates. 
• Maintain project records and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Resolve site issues related to OCS installation and integration. 
• Stay updated with latest OCS technologies and best practices. 
• Promote process improvements and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada (or eligibility to obtain).
• At least 10 years of railway experience in OCS design and implementation. 
• Experience as an OCS Engineer in the design phase, with the ability to analyze and comment on designs, providing expert consultancy during feasibility, preliminary, detailed design, and assessment of constructability.
• Experience with OCS structural calculations in Canadian Context.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive digital innovation.
• Proficiency in software used for OCS design, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Commissioning supervision experience is advantageous.
• Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills. French is advantageous.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.