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STV · 4 days ago

Senior Rail Engineer

STV is a company dedicated to infrastructure development, currently seeking a Senior Rail Engineer for their Charlotte, NC office. This role involves leading the design of railway infrastructures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient rail solutions.

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Responsibilities

Project Planning: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to help define project scope, objectives, and requirements for railway infrastructure projects
Design Development: Utilize engineering principles and software tools to develop designs for railway tracks, bridges, tunnels, stations, and associated structures
Regulatory Compliance: Lead and provide guidance to ensure that rail projects comply with local, national, and international regulations, codes, and standards related to safety, accessibility, and environmental impact
Risk Assessment: Help identify potential risks and challenges associated with railway projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively
Design Support During Construction: Respond to information requests from Prime Contractors during the construction phase, review and approval of all shop plans and construction drawings received from the Prine Contractor
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Implement QA/QC procedures to monitor the quality of materials, workmanship, and construction processes throughout the project lifecycle
Budget and Schedule Management: Assist project managers in monitoring project budgets and schedules, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings and schedule optimization
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate as directed project progress, milestones, and issues to stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal team members
Documentation: Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation in accordance with organizational standards and client requirements
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in railway engineering, and incorporate innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency and sustainability
Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a supportive and productive work environment

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseRailway engineering experienceEngineering software proficiencyRailway standardsCivil engineering degreeProblem-solving skillsEffective communication skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
12+ years of experience in railway engineering, with a focus on design, construction, and maintenance of rail infrastructure
12+ year proficiency in engineering software such as MicroStation, InRail, Open Rail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Knowledge of railway standards and regulations, including AREMA, CPUC, AAR, and FRA requirements
Problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and project goals

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 (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 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

Company

STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives.

H1B Sponsorship

STV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (80)
2024 (35)
2023 (39)
2022 (28)
2021 (34)
2020 (33)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

T
Tyler Bonstead
Vice President
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