Civil Engineer- Rail Structures

What You’ll Do: Perform owners representative duties and oversee design efforts to deliver project. Partner with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define scope, objectives, technical requirements, and delivery strategies for MTA and other rail projects. Lead track and civil design for railway track, stations, bridges, tunnels, and related infrastructure using sound engineering judgment and applicable tools. Provide technical guidance to meet applicable local, state, national, and industry standards for safety, accessibility, environmental impact, and rail operations. Anticipate challenges and develop practical mitigation strategies that support quality, schedule, budget, and constructability goals. Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and coordinating with contractors and project teams. Apply QA/QC procedures to deliver accurate, coordinated, and constructible work products. Monitor progress, track project needs, and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency. Communicate updates, milestones, technical issues, and action items with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams. Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables aligned with STV and client standards. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices that improve efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability. Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Minimum of 7 years of progressive railway engineering experience, including design, construction support, and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure. Experience with rail and civil design tools such as MicroStation, InRail, OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. Working knowledge of railway standards and regulations, including AREMA, CPUC, AAR, and FRA requirements. Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a multidisciplinary project environment. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across teams, and maintain quality while meeting deadlines.

Compensation Range: $124,726.29 - $142,544.33

Benefits: Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Back-Up Dependent Care Parental Leave Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.