Communications Engineering Specialist

STV; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Licensure Support

Job summary

STV is seeking a Communications Engineering Specialist in Douglassville, PA to support the Transportation and Infrastructure Division, focusing on Electronic Security Systems (ESS) including Video Surveillance and Access Control across buildings, rail, and infrastructure projects.

The role offers hands-on experience with fiber/copper cabling, low-voltage power, conduit, networks, RF design, Public Address systems, telephone systems, and wireless tech, backed by experienced engineers in both

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organization, planning, and document control skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing construction contract drawings and specifications for low-voltage communication and security systems supporting both building and transit facilities.
• Gaining knowledge in applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and government standards.
• Assisting Senior Engineers in the development of technical papers, reports, and calculations.
• Preparing proposals, reports, and presentations for key audiences.
• Developing probable construction cost estimates for equipment and installation.
• Conducting VSS camera coverage simulations and system layout evaluations.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

Job description

STV is actively seeking a Communications Engineering Specialistfor Douglassville, PA to be a part of our Transportation and Infrastructure Division.

The ideal candidate will be an Electrical & Electronics Engineer interested in working in a dynamic environment supporting the deployment of communication and control systems across buildings, rail, and other infrastructure projects—with a focus on Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) and Access Control Systems (ACS).

You also willhave the opportunity to learn both in the office and in the field from experienced engineers in system design elements including fiber optic and copper cabling design, low voltage electrical distribution systems, conduit infrastructure, networks, RF design for voice and data communications, Public Address and Passenger Information Systems, telephone systems, and wireless systems (SHF/UHF/VHF).

The Communications Engineering Specialist Will Be Responsible For

• Developing construction contract drawings and specifications for low-voltage communication and security systems supporting both building and transit facilities.
• Gaining knowledge in applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and government standards.
• Assisting Senior Engineers in the development of technical papers, reports, and calculations.
• Preparing proposals, reports, and presentations for key audiences.
• Developing probable construction cost estimates for equipment and installation.
• Conducting VSS camera coverage simulations and system layout evaluations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation.
• Demonstrated initiative, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and planning abilities, including document control and reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation Range

$72,053.98 - $82,347.40

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.

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.