Prepare OCS plans, profiles, details, and construction documents.
Perform engineering calculations related to
Catenary geometry
Wire tensions
Pole and foundation loading
Support structures
Clearances and system interfaces
Assist in the development of OCS support structures including
Cantilevers
Portals
Headspans
Bracket assemblies
Prepare technical specifications, design reports, cost estimates, and engineering studies.
Coordinate OCS designs with track, traction power, civil, structural, signals, communications, and construction teams.
Support field investigations, condition assessments, and site inspections.
Participate in construction support activities including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and field issue resolution.
Assist with testing, commissioning, and startup activities for rail electrification systems.
Maintain compliance with AREMA, APTA, IEEE, client-specific, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in QA/QC reviews and engineering coordination meetings.
Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2-6 years of relevant engineering experience in one or more of the following:
Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
Rail electrification
Traction power
Utility or power systems
Structural engineering
Transportation infrastructure
Working knowledge of engineering principles related to overhead contact systems and supporting infrastructure.
Experience preparing engineering drawings and design documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to rail, transit, commuter rail, or transportation infrastructure projects.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with a goal of obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of software for support structure analysis (RISA, MathCAD)
Experience using one or more of the following
AutoCAD
MicroStation
OpenRail
Bentley products
ProjectWise
Familiarity with
OCS structural support systems
AC and DC traction power systems
Utility coordination
Construction support and commissioning activities
Experience performing field inspections or construction oversight.
Understanding of AREMA and APTA standards.
Key Competencies
OCS Engineering & Design
Rail Electrification Systems
Technical Analysis & Calculations
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Construction Support
Engineering Documentation
Problem Solving & Innovation
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Communication & Collaboration
Compensation Range
$79,979.92 - $102,831.32
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 (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 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.
