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Transit Rail Vehicle Engineering Specialist

STV, Inc.
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
1400 I St Nw Ste 1100 (Show on map)
Oct 09, 2025

STV is seeking a Transit Rail Vehicle Engineering Specialist to join our Vehicles department to support of our clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virgina area. This will include varying degrees of on-site and remote work with occasional travel needs as projects may require.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and develop engineering activities for the specification, construction, and maintenance of public transit rail vehicles, including high-speed, commuter, light-rail, and subway systems.
  • Prepare and adapt drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and reports to ensure compliance with industry standards and accepted engineering practices.
  • Support testing, design, and modification activities for vehicle systems and components, applying mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
  • Participate as a member of client support field teams, providing technical expertise and delivering project documentation and files.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities, specify materials and equipment, and contribute recommendations for system improvements or design modifications.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3-7 years of relevant experience in rail vehicle design, maintenance, or system engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of transit vehicle systems, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Experience preparing technical specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines, apply sound engineering judgment, and develop innovative approaches to technical challenges.
  • Able to work independently and manage tasks and projects to drive desired outcomes.

Compensation Range:

$71,981.92 - $95,975.90

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following 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 (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * 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.

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