Senior Overhead Catenary Design (OCS) Engineer

STV is seeking a Senior Overhead Catenary Design Engineer with directing experience to join our Systems department at our Owings Mills, MD office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) for rail and transit infrastructure projects

• Direct multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for rail electrification projects

• Coordinate with internal departments, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

• Review and approve design calculations, technical drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with industry standards

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff

• Oversee system integration efforts between OCS and other rail systems including traction power and signaling

• Support business development activities through proposal writing, client presentations, and scope definition

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

• 15+ years of experience in Overhead Catenary System design, with at least 3 years in a lead or directing role

• Deep understanding of OCS components, load analysis, structural support systems, and relevant codes and standards

• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OCS-specific software

• PE license strongly preferred; ability to lead design teams and manage client interactions required

• Experience working on major transit or rail projects across different project phases (conceptual through construction)

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Compensation Range:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 (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

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.