OCS (Overhead Contact Systems) Design Engineer
Apply now »Date: 21 Oct 2025
Location: Bucharest, B, RO
Company: Alstom
Req ID:497958
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, 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 expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll assist the OCS Design Manager in performing design activities (Basic, Detailed, etc.) for projects or tenders by producing part of the design documents. You will also represent the project from a technical perspective, engaging with customers to ensure satisfaction and confidence in our solutions.
Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, industrial, quality, and various support functions), manage engineering-related tasks, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of producing parts of the OCS Basic Design, such as general arrangements, technical specifications, and calculation rules, but also deliver detailed, construction, and as-built designs, including layouts, schematics, and mounting sheets.
We’ll look to you for:
- Producing OCS Basic Design documents such as general arrangements, technical specifications, and layout rules
- Developing detailed, construction, and as-built designs, including schematics and feeding studies
- Ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence in technical deliverables
- Creating competitive alternatives for project requirements
- Guaranteeing the quality of activities within the project framework
- Collaborating effectively with teams across the business
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:
- Degree in engineering, preferably in mechanics or material science
- 2-3 years of experience in ACAD design programs
- Experience on at least one project in OCS technology
- Strong written communication and drafting skills
- Autonomy, motivation, initiative, and strong communication skills
- Good level of English
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software and standard office tools
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 railways industry
- Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our professional and inclusive 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
- Progress towards management roles in our local or global organization
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus 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.