OCS (Overhead Contact Systems) Design Engineer

Req ID:494210 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time OCS (Overhead Contact Systems) Design Engineer in Bucharest we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and motivated teammates, reporting to Catalina in Bucharest.

You'll assist the “OCS Design Manager” (OCS DL) in performing design activities (Basic, Detailed, etc.) for a project or tender by producing part of the design documents. You’ll represent the project technically in front of the customer, ensuring satisfaction and confidence in our solutions.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, industrial, quality, and different support functions), manage engineering-related tasks, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of producing OCS Basic Design and Detailed Design documents while ensuring quality and competitiveness, but also contribute to customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

We’ll look to you for:

• Producing OCS Basic Design documents, including general arrangements, technical specifications, assemblies, layout rules, calculation rules, feeding, earthing, and bonding principles, as well as interface specifications.
• Delivering OCS Detailed Design, Construction, and As-Built Design documents, including layouts, schematics, calculation sheets, mounting sheets, feeding studies, and interface studies with bridges/structures.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence through high-quality deliverables.
• Providing competitive alternatives and innovative solutions.
• Guaranteeing quality within all framework activities.
• Collaborating effectively across teams to meet project/tender goals.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in engineering, preferably in mechanics or material science (rolling stock experience is a plus).
• 2-3 years of experience in ACAD design programs.
• At least one project experience related to OCS technology.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills.
• Autonomy, motivation, initiative, and a keen interest in technical topics.
• Proficiency in English (good level).
• Mastery of 2D/3D CAD software and standard office applications.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with the latest standards in the railway industry.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilise our professional and friendly working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.
• Progress towards management roles within our local or global organization.
• Enjoy a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, along with comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.