Lead Rail Track & Civil Design Engineer

STV Incorporated; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Maryland is actively seeking a Civil Engineer with trackwork experience to join the Transit Group. You will lead track and civil design for rail infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic, mentor junior staff, and provide owners representation to ensure safe, sustainable projects are delivered on time and budget.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and at least 7 years of railway experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive railway engineering experience, including design, construction support, and/or maintenance of rail infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with rail and civil design tools such as MicroStation, InRail, OpenRail, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform owners representative duties and oversee design efforts to deliver project.
• Partner with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to define scope, objectives, technical requirements, and delivery strategies for MTA and other rail projects.
• Lead track and civil design for railway track, stations, bridges, tunnels, and related infrastructure using sound engineering judgment and applicable tools.
• Provide technical guidance to meet applicable local, state, national, and industry standards for safety, accessibility, environmental impact, and rail operations.
• Anticipate challenges and develop practical mitigation strategies that support quality, schedule, budget, and constructability goals.
• Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and coordinating with contractors and project teams.
• Apply QA/QC procedures to deliver accurate, coordinated, and constructible work products.
• Monitor progress, track project needs, and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency.
• Communicate updates, milestones, technical issues, and action items with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables aligned with STV and client standards.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices that improve efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRail

OpenRail

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

STV Incorporated in Maryland is actively seeking a Civil Engineer with trackwork experience to join the Transit Group. You will lead track and civil design for rail infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic, mentor junior staff, and provide owners representation to ensure safe, sustainable projects are delivered on time and budget.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and at least 7 years of railway experience.