
Engineering Specialist Rail Systems
Required skills
- signaling
- CBTC
- SCADA
- traction power
- system requirements
- interface management
- systems engineering
- requirements management
- configuration management
- systems integration
Nice to have
- DOORS
- Polarion
- Jama
- analytical skills
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
Role summary
STV is seeking an Engineering Specialist in Rail & Transit Systems to support the planning, design, integration, and delivery of complex transit systems. This role involves developing and managing system requirements, coordinating interfaces between multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring subsystem designs function as an integrated system. Key responsibilities include requirements management, interface management, systems engineering processes, technical reviews, and assisting with risk management, design reviews, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, knowledge of systems engineering principles, experience with requirements management tools, and understanding of interface management and transit infrastructure projects.
STV Is seeking an Engineering Specialist in the Rail & Transit Systems Engineer supports the planning, design, integration, and delivery of complex transit systems, including signaling, CBTC, communications, SCADA, traction power, and other rail infrastructure systems.
The role is responsible for developing and managing system requirements, coordinating interfaces between multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring that all subsystem designs function together as an integrated transportation system.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, manage, trace, and verify system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead interface management activities between signaling, communications, vehicles, civil, track, power, operations, and maintenance teams.
Support systems engineering processes including requirements management, configuration management, verification & validation (V&V), and systems integration.
Coordinate technical reviews, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements compliance activities.
Assist with risk management, design reviews, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Computer, Mechanical, or related field).
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes.
Experience or coursework in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama).
Understanding of interface management, systems integration, and transit infrastructure projects.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
$68,451.28 - $78,230.03STV 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.
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