Senior Civil Rail Engineer

STV is looking for a Senior Civil Rail Engineer to join our Transportation team and help deliver the next generation of rail and transit infrastructure. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional who is ready to take on meaningful design work, collaborate with experienced technical leaders, and contribute to projects that improve mobility and connect communities. You'll have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle-from planning and design through construction support-while continuing to grow your technical expertise and project delivery skills.

What You'll Do:

• Design and advance civil and track elements for rail and transit infrastructure projects, including track alignments, stations, bridges, tunnels, and related facilities.
• Support projects from design through construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and helping resolve field-related design questions.
• Contribute to quality reviews and QA/QC processes to help ensure design documents are accurate, practical, and aligned with project goals.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation that support successful project delivery.
• Work closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, agencies, and construction partners to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective rail solutions.

Growth Opportunities:

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while continuing to develop your own leadership and project delivery capabilities.
• Gain exposure to complex rail and transportation standards while working with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Help identify design, coordination, and construction risks and partner with the team to develop practical solutions.
• Support project managers with budget, schedule, and resource tracking as you grow into broader project leadership responsibilities.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. PE Registration
• Minimum of 13 years of civil engineering experience, supporting rail, and transit infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience supporting design and construction-phase services, including coordination with contractors, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• High Proficiency with engineering and design software :MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of rail and transportation standards and requirements, such as AREMA, CPUC, AAR, FRA, Metrolink, LA Metro, UPRR, BNSF, or similar agency standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, clients, agencies, and construction partners.
• A collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven project environment.

Why STV?

At STV, you'll join a team that is shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. Our rail and transit professionals partner with public agencies and communities to deliver safe, reliable, and forward-looking mobility solutions. We offer the chance to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced technical leaders, and build a career with a firm that values collaboration, quality, innovation, and long-term growth. If you're looking for a role where your work has visible impact and your career can continue to move forward, we'd like to hear from you.

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Compensation Range:

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 * 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. 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.