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Overhead Catenary System Construction Lead

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

The OCS Construction Lead will lead the planning, coordination, and construction management of the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) for the Calgary Green Line LRT project. Reporting into the Green Line construction management organization, this role is responsible for ensuring that OCS infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and operational performance criteria.

The position provides technical and Construction Leadial leadership for all aspects of OCS delivery, including foundations, poles, portals, contact and messenger wire, cantilever systems, neutral sections, special trackwork interfaces, and coordination with traction power substations, civil works, and utilities. The OCS construction Construction Lead will oversee contractor performance, safety, quality, and schedule, while managing complex field interfaces in constrained urban and active railway environments.

Working closely with the Traction Power Construction Lead, systems integration, safety and systems assurance, operations representatives, and other discipline Construction Leads, the OCS construction Construction Lead will resolve construction issues, manage technical and safety risks, and support successful testing, commissioning, and handover of the OCS into revenue service.

Your role

·Lead all construction-phase activities for the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) across the Calgary Green Line program, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and technically compliant delivery.

·Manage OCS contractors, overseeing safety, quality, schedule performance, and adherence to project requirements.

·Oversee installation of OCS foundations, poles/portals, wiring, bonding/grounding, neutral sections, and special assemblies.

·Coordinate interfaces with traction power, return current systems, grounding and bonding, systems integration, and adjacent civil/structural works.

·Review and resolve OCS‑related RFIs, NCRs, design changes, and field technical issues.

·Lead readiness and execution for wire stringing, tensioning, sectioning, testing, and energization in collaboration with Traction Power.

·Provide progress reporting, risk input, and support for safety, systems assurance, and O&M considerations.

About you

·Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is an asset.

·Minimum 10–15 years of experience in rail transit or electrified railway projects, with demonstrated experience in OCS construction.

·Proven experience managing OCS installation in urban or constrained environments, including work staging, rail access, and safety controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility for registration in Alberta is an asset.

·Experience on LRT, metro, or electrified commuter rail systems in North America.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Type

Full time

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R-147330

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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