Rail/Civil Engineering Specialist

STV Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Incorporated's Transit/Transportation team is seeking a Rail/Civil Engineering Specialist to join our highly skilled Transportation group in Los Angeles. You will focus on design and production of planning and construction bid documents, working under experienced engineers to learn rail design fundamentals.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, knowledge of MicroStation/OpenRoads/OpenRail and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a strong desire to collaborate with clients and stakeholders on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• EIT certification preferred but not required.
• Fundamentals in civil transportation engineering.
• Experience with civil design drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Use MicroStation and AutoCAD to design rail alignments, drainage, grading, and guideway elements.
• Participate in planning, design, and construction projects.
• Assist in developing construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings and develop meeting content.
• Assist in developing technical design reports, calculations, and memos.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRail

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

STV’s Transit/Transportation team is seeking a Rail/Civil Engineering Specialist to join our highly skilled Transportation team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in rail design and construction projects. The candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with transit and transportation projects such as Metro and Metrolink. As a Rail Civil Engineering Specialist, you will focus on the design and production of planning and construction bid documents. You will have the opportunity to work under the direction of experienced engineers and learn rail design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Use Microstation and AutoCAD to design rail alignments, drainage systems, grading, and other guideway elements.
• Participate in variety of planning, design, and construction projects.
• Assist in developing construction documents, including technical drawings and specifications.
• Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders and develop content for these meetings.
• Assist in developing technical design reports, calculations, and memos.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• An engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of civil transportation engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with civil design drafting software.
• A strong desire to work with and help clients, public stakeholders, and fellow team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A desire to work on large multidisciplinary rail projects with fast-paced schedules, which require creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Other positive attributes.
• Experience using Microstation InRoads, OpenRail, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $82,862.07 - $94,699.51

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.

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.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristi · objective, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.