Senior Rail Engineer

STV•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

STV currently has a position open for a Senior Rail Engineer in our Charlotte, NC office with our Transportation Group. Description As a Senior Rail Engineer - specializing in rail systems, you will be responsible for leading the design of railway infrastructures. Your role involves ensuring that rail projects comply with safety regulations, meet quality standards, and adhere to project timelines and budgets. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and sustainable rail solutions. You will report to the Rail Group Lead and work with additional rail team members.

Requirements

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.

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

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