Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System (Construction Engineer VII)
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Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.
Job Description
The Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS), provides engineering leadership for 25kV AC railway electrification systems on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Program. The position covers catenary systems, contact and messenger wire systems, cantilever assemblies, registration equipment, auto-tensioning systems, sectioning facilities, switching stations, neutral sections, overlap zones, grounding and bonding systems, traction return systems, and OCS monitoring systems.
In this role, the Project Engineer leads review of OCS designs, wiring plans, structure layouts, electrification studies, interface documentation, and construction packages, and reviews catenary layouts, structural interfaces, grounding and bonding requirements, electrical clearances, geometry requirements, system performance criteria, and dynamic interaction criteria. The position coordinates interfaces between OCS, traction power substations, SCADA, trackwork, structures, signaling, communications, stations, maintenance facilities, operations, and rolling stock, and provides engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization.
Reporting to the Project Manager, Overhead Contact System, the Project Engineer serves as the technical liaison between designers, contractors, suppliers, and operations stakeholders, and supplies the Program with verified electrification engineering deliverables and the technical evidence required for energization and system acceptance. The position is based in Fresno, California, with travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and review OCS engineering deliverables, construction packages, technical specifications, interface documentation, design changes, and technical submissions
- Lead review of OCS designs, wiring plans, structure layouts, electrification studies, and construction packages
- Review catenary layouts, structural interfaces, grounding and bonding requirements, and electrical clearances
- Review geometry requirements, system performance requirements, and dynamic interaction criteria
- Coordinate interfaces between OCS, traction power, trackwork, structures, signaling, communications, and rolling stock
- Coordinate OCS interfaces with traction power substations, SCADA systems, stations, maintenance facilities, and operations
- Provide engineering support for 25kV AC OCS systems, catenary systems, contact wire systems, and messenger wire systems
- Provide engineering support for cantilever assemblies, registration equipment, and auto-tensioning systems
- Provide engineering support for sectioning facilities, switching stations, neutral sections, and overlap zones
- Provide engineering support for grounding and bonding systems, traction return systems, and OCS monitoring systems
- Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and energization activities
- Support technical issue resolution, field design clarifications, and implementation challenges
- Review contractor technical submissions and turnover documentation
- Develop and review testing procedures, commissioning documentation, and energization programs
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, integrated testing, dynamic testing, and operational readiness activities, and review test results supporting system acceptance
- Other related duties may be assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience; a recognized certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting OCS systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance
- Experience reviewing engineering deliverables on large transportation infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of railway electrification interfaces and operational requirements
- Experience reviewing catenary layouts, structure layouts, wiring plans, and electrification studies
- Working knowledge of grounding and bonding, traction return systems, and electrical clearance requirements
- Experience coordinating OCS interfaces with traction power, trackwork, structures, signaling, and rolling stock
- Experience developing and reviewing testing procedures, commissioning documentation, and energization programs
- Experience participating in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and integrated testing programs
- Strong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Availability for travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment such as Fresno, Bakersfield, Wasco, and Shafter
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure; additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of licensure
- High-speed rail project experience
- Experience delivering 25kV AC OCS systems
- Experience with high-speed catenary systems and electrification infrastructure
- Familiarity with EN standards, FRA requirements, and AREMA guidance
- Experience supporting dynamic testing and pantograph-catenary interaction assessment
- Experience supporting operational readiness activities and system certification
- Experience supporting entry into revenue service on an electrified passenger railway
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $108,000.00 - $201,000.00
Nearest Major Market: Fresno