Job Details
Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
**44224BR**
**Requisition ID:**
44224BR
**Business Unit:**
TSU
**Job Description:**
*This position can be based in any of our US based CDM Smith offices*
We are seeking experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Traction Power professionals to join our growing Transit & Rail team. The ideal candidate will bring proven technical knowledge, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by:
Leading the development of project scopes, technical approaches, and fee proposals for OCS and traction power projects.
Managing project- or task-level budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
Providing hands-on oversight for traction power and OCS planning, design, analysis, or construction-phase services.
Developing or reviewing design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates based on your area of expertise.
Preparing technical reports and contributing to documentation that supports project decision?making.
Mentoring junior staff, assigning daily work, and supporting their technical and professional growth.
Coordinating implementation plans and ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with business development teams to prepare competitive, high?quality proposals responding to client RFPs.
Reviewing proposals and deliverables for compliance with firm standards, industry best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Engaging with current and prospective clients to understand their operational needs and communicate CDM Smith's capabilities.
Participating in industry associations, conferences, and professional activities, when appropriate.
**Job Title:**
Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
**Group:**
TSO
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Strong background in OCS, traction power, or DC power systems, including testing, installation, operations, or construction phase services-especially with agencies such as CTA, Metra, or similar transit systems.
Experience managing or delivering projects from initiation through final deliverables.
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (or willingness to learn).
Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large groups.
Experience as a task lead, discipline lead, or project manager, including developing scopes of work and contributing to proposals.
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**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
**Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
20%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$120,973
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$211,723
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
**Requisition ID:**
44224BR
**Business Unit:**
TSU
**Job Description:**
*This position can be based in any of our US based CDM Smith offices*
We are seeking experienced Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Traction Power professionals to join our growing Transit & Rail team. The ideal candidate will bring proven technical knowledge, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by:
Leading the development of project scopes, technical approaches, and fee proposals for OCS and traction power projects.
Managing project- or task-level budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
Providing hands-on oversight for traction power and OCS planning, design, analysis, or construction-phase services.
Developing or reviewing design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates based on your area of expertise.
Preparing technical reports and contributing to documentation that supports project decision?making.
Mentoring junior staff, assigning daily work, and supporting their technical and professional growth.
Coordinating implementation plans and ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with business development teams to prepare competitive, high?quality proposals responding to client RFPs.
Reviewing proposals and deliverables for compliance with firm standards, industry best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Engaging with current and prospective clients to understand their operational needs and communicate CDM Smith's capabilities.
Participating in industry associations, conferences, and professional activities, when appropriate.
**Job Title:**
Management Specialist 7-Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
**Group:**
TSO
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Strong background in OCS, traction power, or DC power systems, including testing, installation, operations, or construction phase services-especially with agencies such as CTA, Metra, or similar transit systems.
Experience managing or delivering projects from initiation through final deliverables.
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD (or willingness to learn).
Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large groups.
Experience as a task lead, discipline lead, or project manager, including developing scopes of work and contributing to proposals.
\#LI-MS1
\#LI-HYBRID
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
**Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
20%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$120,973
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$211,723
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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