Senior Rail OCS Engineer - Catenary Systems Lead

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we're using innovative rail and electrification solutions to build a more connected, sustainable, and resilient future—environmentally, socially, and economically. We're looking for a Senior Overhead Contact System (OCS) Engineer to join our growing team and lead the design of catenary systems for high-speed rail, commuter rail, light rail, and streetcar projects across the United States. This role may be based anywhere in California, with travel required depending on project needs. What You'll Do You will serve as a technical leader in the planning and design of OCS systems, contributing to some of the most transformative rail programs in the country. Your responsibilities will include Developing catenary design reports, plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for OCS projects. Performing detailed design calculations and preparing technical documentation aligned with client requirements and California regulatory expectations. Designing OCS layout plans, wire profiles, and support structures including cantilevers, portals, headspans, hardware assemblies, grounding, and bonding systems. Leading or contributing to the design of new catenary systems and modifications to existing systems. Coordinating with multidisciplinary Jacobs teams, external engineering partners, and rail agency stakeholders throughout California and nationwide. Supporting proposal development, including conceptual design approaches and labor estimates. Here's what you'll need Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. Significant professional experience in the design of catenary/OCS systems. Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Ability and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings, and project coordination. Ideally you will also have Professional Engineer (PE) license, ideally in California or with the ability to obtain CA licensure. Experience working on California rail programs (e.g., high-speed rail, commuter rail, transit agencies). Familiarity with California codes, standards, and environmental requirements related to rail infrastructure. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $151,500.00 to $236,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. J-18808-Ljbffr