About the job
AECOM is in search of a skilled Rail Systems / Catenary Engineer to join our team in the New England region. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading rail industry professionals across the United States, focusing on electrification and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) for transit projects.
AECOM - Transportation
As urban populations expand, there is an increasing demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation solutions. AECOM’s Transportation division partners with clients globally to enhance, modernize, and grow transportation infrastructures that will serve communities now and into the future.
Our extensive expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as rehabilitating aging infrastructure, allows us to provide innovative solutions that effectively move people across cities, states, and even continents.
Our commitment to integrated approaches and social responsibility has garnered the trust of municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients, and public-private partnerships. Our global reach and deep expertise empower us to deliver high-quality solutions that yield substantial long-term benefits for society.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute significantly to our WORLD CLASS RAIL DESIGN team.
- Create overhead catenary systems layout drawings, profiles, hanger tabulations, erection diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Conduct quality control reviews and design checks on railroad-related projects.
- Lead major project tasks and ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS).
- Act as project manager for mid to large-scale projects.
- Coordinate team efforts and provide technical expertise on project scopes.
- Mentor junior staff to foster a supportive environment for growth throughout New England and beyond.
- Possess strong analytical and communication skills.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with clients.

