Position: Operations Control Center Design Engineer

Macro Corporation, a member of the KEMA Consulting Group of companies, and a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and construction support services for command, control, and communications systems used in intelligent transportation, public transit, public infrastructure, and public safety/security marketplaces, is seeking an experienced, self-motivated professional to provide consulting services related to facility design of operations control centers (OCC) for public transit agencies, port authorities, and electric utilities throughout North America.

General requirements for OCC design projects involve preliminary and final design of operating theaters including determination of appropriate staff levels and job classifications, ergonomic design of consoles and related OCC furnishings, and design of ancillary areas including computer/communications room, situation room, break areas, etc. Experience with projection display technology including design of the client’s overview displays, determining the proper character/symbol size, placement of consoles based on viewing angle considerations, and technology selection for projection equipment, screens, and mounting arrangements is required.

Knowledge of system and communication requirements in OCCs is required. Rail transit projects involve knowledge of train control and traction power/facility monitoring SCADA systems and associated user interfaces. Electric utility OCC projects support operational needs for energy management systems, transmission and distribution management systems, SCADA systems, communications systems, and related user interfaces. Infrastructure security projects support operational needs for surveillance monitoring, access control, intrusion detection, associated communications system, and related user interfaces.

These projects require both conceptual and detailed engineering designs, including a complete drawing package that will support implementation and installation criteria. Experience with Visio and AutoCAD are essential to documenting these designs and associated drawing packages.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Analyzing current facilities, systems, and operational procedures
• Designing technology solutions that will meet current and future operational needs
• Making and presenting recommendations for central control facility designs and backup OCCs
• Preparing conceptual designs and procurement specifications
• Working with architects and engineering firms to develop preliminary OCC designs into completed facilities
• Preparing construction cost estimates appropriate for the design level being produced
• Understanding of critical infrastructure mandates by government and other regulating authorities
• Preparing risk assessments to formalize the selection of building sites
• Conducting site selections based on the client’s particular needs
• Preparing supporting RFP materials, including high-level migrations plans
• Assisting in the evaluation and procurement of proposal offerings
• Assisting in the implementation management of the resulting contracts
• Overseeing field installation and testing activities
• Assisting the client to migrate to the new facility

Typical projects require that the Consultant exercise proficiency in formalized project management methods, including planning and scheduling; cost control; risk and change order management; scope, schedule, budget, and quality management; project staffing; and status reporting in the customer required formats.

Requirements: Successful applicants must have prior consulting experience with good oral and writing skills and be willing to travel about 20 to 25% of the time. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) and a minimum of five years working experience with OCC facility design. A Professional Engineer’s license and LEED certification are desirable.

Macro Corporation, A KEMA Company, offers a professional working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States. For consideration, send your resume to hr@macro.com, citing reference code MAC-OCC-0508.

Macro Corporation, A KEMA Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.