Overhead Catenary Systems Principal Project Manager

What You Will Do:GFT is seeking a Principal Overhead Catenary System Project Manager to join our Transit and Rail team in Seattle, WAWorking on the transit and rail team at GFT means contributing to cutting-edge projects that drive the future of sustainable and efficient transportation. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for high-profile transit and rail infrastructure across North America, from planning and design to construction and operations. Join us as part of a dynamic group focusing on safety, quality, and technological advancements, significantly impacting urban mobility and community connectivity. Explore some of our signature transit and rail projects.What you'll be challenged to do:The OCS Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the project management and design of Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) for rail electrification projects throughout North this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Coordinate end-user OCS requirements and criteriaServe as lead OCS designer and represent the firm's interests in developing and reviewing designsDevelop and review cost estimates and projectionsParticipate in project working meetings and suggest alternative designs in performing Value Engineering review and analysis.Provide suggestions to create adjustments as necessary to keep construction costs within budget. Prepare/review milestone design submittalsReview contractor submittals and work closely with field force account labor on the installation of OCS components and softwareOCS designs will include pole foundations, structural steel elements, sectioning, OCS layouts of various configurations, cable and conduit routing, overhead wire profiling and support, complex load calculations, electrical and soil bearing data analysis and equipment and installation specificationsField support during construction may be requiredEducation Experience:What you will bring to our firm:Bachelor's degreeMinimum 15 years of experience in OCS engineering, including design-build and rehabilitation projects.Proven track record as OCS Lead or Task Leader on major infrastructure projectsExpertise in 12-kV AC, 1500V DC, and 750V DC systems, including auto-tensioned and fixed termination catenary designs.Strong knowledge of staging, constructability, and electrification planning for complex rail corridors.Excellent communication and project management skills.What we prefer you bring:Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience with large national and international OCS projectsFamiliarity with transit agency standards and electrification codes.Background in structural analysis of OCS support systems and foundationThe salary range for this role is $235,000 - $250,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits:Hybrid (in-person and remote) work prehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Tax-deferred 401(k) savings petitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued mitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizationsIncentive compensation for eligible pany Overview:At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspecto

Created: 2025-10-21