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Traction Power and OCS Engineering Design Manager

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager of Traction Power & Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) to provide technical leadership and act as the Engineer of Record for the Calgary Green Line LRT project. This role will lead the design development, oversee multi‑disciplinary coordination, and provide continued engineering support through both the design and construction phases of this major urban transit program.

The successful candidate will be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, eligible to practice in Alberta, and will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and constructible traction power and OCS systems for one of the country's most significant rail infrastructure investments.

Your role

  • Serve as Engineer of Record for Traction Power and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) for the Calgary Green Line project.
  • Lead and manage traction power and OCS system design from concept through post IFC detailed design and construction phase.
  • Take responsible charge for technical decisions, design quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
  • Establish and maintain system design criteria, standards, and performance requirements.
  • Provide ongoing engineering support during construction, including RFIs, field reviews, and design changes.
  • Coordinate technical interfaces with civil, track, systems, utilities, stakeholders, and contractors.
  • Support testing, commissioning, and system handover activities.
Clean power Engineering

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-154210

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, eligible for licensure in Alberta.
  • 10+ years of experience in traction power and/or overhead catenary systems for rail or LRT projects.
  • Proven experience acting as Engineer of Record on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting projects through design development and construction phases.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

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