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STV is seeking a Vehicle Engineering Specialist III to join our growing Vehicles Division at one of our major West Coast offices.
STV is seeking a Vehicle Engineering Specialist III to join our growing Vehicles Division at one of our major West Coast offices. This position is ideal for an engineer with 8–10 years of experience supporting rail vehicle, transit vehicle, rolling stock, automotive, aerospace, or transportation systems projects.
The successful candidate will support vehicle procurement, design review, systems integration, testing, commissioning, fleet modernization, condition assessments, and technical advisory services for transit agencies and transportation clients throughout North America.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with manufacturers, transit operators, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams while serving as a key technical contributor on major vehicle programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical reviews of transit and rail vehicle systems including:
Propulsion systems
Braking systems
Train control and onboard electronics
Communications systems
HVAC systems
Door systems
Auxiliary power systems
Vehicle structures and carbody components
Support vehicle procurement programs from specification development through final vehicle acceptance.
Evaluate engineering designs, technical submittals, calculations, drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
Participate in systems integration activities between rolling stock and vehicle-related infrastructure systems.
Conduct factory inspections, production audits, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
Investigate vehicle performance issues and support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts.
Perform technical analyses and engineering assessments to support client decision-making.
Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, presentations, specifications, and project deliverables.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including signals, communications, traction power, track, facilities, and operations personnel.
Support project managers with budget tracking, scheduling, risk management, and client coordination.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Or a related engineering discipline
In lieu of a degree, 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience in one or more of the following:
Rail vehicle engineering
Rolling stock systems
Transit vehicle programs
Automotive engineering
Aerospace systems
Transportation systems integration
Experience supporting vehicle procurement, fleet modernization, rehabilitation, overhaul, or systems integration programs.
Posted July 28, 2026