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Additional Information

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Anticipated Base Salary Range:$160,000 – $240,000 annually.

We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Company Description

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

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Job Description

We are looking for an Overhead Contact Systems Lead in our Sacramento office.

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role, you will be working as part of an integrated project team, providing technical expertise for system performance specification, costing, system compliance and approval, construction, acceptance, maintenance and operation of Overhead Contact Systems and equipment.

Practical experience and knowledge of Overhead Line Equipment / Overhead Contact Systems, and emerging rail technology are must have skills for this role. You will also be a good communicator, a team player and able to build rapport with stakeholders.

This role is based in Sacramento, California.

Key Accountabilities

Day to day, you will be:

• Working as part of an integrated project team to deliver a high-speed rail system which meets the business requirements established by our client.
• Interpreting business requirements and developing performance requirements for the rail systems specification in compliance with statute, system design, national and international standards and best industry practice.
• Providing advice and guidance on development within the rail systems industry so that systems specification remains at the forefront of industry in terms of safety, technology and performance.
• Offering specialist technical guidance and support to the system integration and interfaces between rail systems and other works.
• Providing technical support to others within the project team to ensure that specialist advice is available as and when required.
• Establishing technical content for Overhead Contact System requirements and standards for the project.
• Updating Design Criteria relating to Overhead Contact Systems for incorporation into future contracts.
• Reviewing, as directed, the overall safety, performance and compatibility of project designs and providing structured feedback and comment where necessary.
• Participating in, or leading, audits against requirements, process, contract or law as required.
• Contributing to the development of project requests for proposal (RFPs) and to the evaluation of proposals from contractors/subcontractors.
• Monitoring contractual commitments to check that work is being performed in accordance with specifications, drawings and terms of contract.

Qualifications

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Strong background in Overhead Contact System, particularly for high speed operation
• Strong railway system background with knowledge and understanding of the interfaces between different elements that make up a high-speed railway
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Plan and deliver appropriate systems to understand future demand, emerging technologies and areas for improvement
• Manage third parties so that service levels are met
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, industry and company standards
• Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered status
• Engineering management experience involving technical and business risk assessment
• Relevant professional qualifications