Transit Rail Vehicle Engineering Specialist

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: $83,978.91 - $95,975.90 STV offers the following benefitsHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings AccountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)Disability insuranceLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment401(k) PlanRetirement CounselingEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (starting at 16 days)Paid Holidays (9 days)Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)Continuing Education ProgramProfessional 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.

Created: 2026-03-04