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This individual will collaborate with transit agencies, rail operators, technology suppliers, contractors, and STV project teams to successfully deliver large-scale infrastructure programs from concept development through revenue service.\nIn addition to project delivery leadership, the Director will play a critical role in advancing STV's rail systems practice through client engagement, business development, strategic planning, technical innovation, and talent development initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nSystems Engineering & Integration Leadership\nLead systems engineering activities for CBTC, Next Generation Train Control, PTC, ATO, ATS, moving block systems, digital interlockings, and advanced rail technologies.\nEstablish technical direction and engineering governance for major transit and rail modernization programs.\nOversee systems architecture, requirements management, interface management, integration planning, and lifecycle systems engineering activities.\nGuide multidisciplinary project teams through design development, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operational transition.\nEnsure alignment of signaling, communications, cybersecurity, rolling stock, traction power, facilities, track, and operational systems.\nTechnical Leadership & Governance\nServe as a senior technical authority for CBTC and advanced train control technologies.\nDevelop and maintain technical standards, methodologies, best practices, and quality procedures.\nPerform technical reviews and provide executive-level oversight of complex engineering deliverables.\nSupport project governance, risk management, issue resolution, and technical decision-making.\nMentor and develop technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.\nSafety, Assurance & Risk Management\nDirect RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety) activities and safety assurance programs.\nLead hazard analyses, system safety assessments, and safety certification efforts.\nEnsure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and project requirements.\nSupport risk identification, mitigation planning, and operational safety strategies throughout the project lifecycle.\nCoordinate with owners, operators, safety assessors, and regulatory authorities.\nVerification, Validation & Operational Readiness\nLead verification and validation (V&V) strategies for safety-critical transportation systems.\nOversee factory testing, site testing, systems integration testing, trial operations, and commissioning programs.\nDirect operational readiness planning and revenue service implementation activities.\nEnsure technical performance requirements are successfully achieved prior to system acceptance.\nCoordinate testing interfaces among suppliers, contractors, and operating agencies.\nStakeholder & Supplier Coordination\nAct as a primary technical liaison with transit agencies, rail operators, technology suppliers, contractors, and owner representatives.\nFacilitate technical workshops, design reviews, integration meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.\nManage relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external project partners.\nSupport procurement review activities, technical evaluations, and supplier performance assessments.\nProvide strategic guidance on project delivery challenges and technical risk mitigation.\nInnovation & Strategy\nMonitor emerging technologies impacting rail systems, digital infrastructure, automation, and intelligent transportation systems.\nIdentify opportunities to improve operational performance through advanced signaling and train control technologies.\nSupport development of innovative service offerings and technology adoption strategies.\nRepresent STV at industry conferences, client events, technical committees, and professional organizations.\nContribute to thought leadership initiatives and the advancement of the firm's rail systems capabilities.\nBusiness Development & Client Engagement\nSupport strategic pursuits, proposal development, technical approaches, staffing plans, and client presentations.\nAssist with capture planning and positioning for major rail and transit opportunities.\nDevelop and maintain relationships with transit agencies, transportation authorities, rail operators, and industry partners.\nIdentify opportunities for continued growth of STV's systems engineering and rail modernization services.\nServe as a technical subject matter expert during business development activities and executive client interactions.\nTeam Leadership & Talent Development\nLead, mentor, and develop systems engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.\nSupport recruiting, onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.\nBuild succession plans and strengthen technical capabilities within the Systems organization.\nPromote collaboration across offices, business units, and technical disciplines.\nFoster a culture centered on safety, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.\n15+ years of progressive experience in rail transit, signaling, train control, systems engineering, or transportation infrastructure.\n10+ years of experience supporting CBTC, advanced train control, or systems integration programs.\nDemonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project delivery efforts.\nExtensive experience with: Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Rail Signaling Systems Systems Integration Requirements Management Interface Management Verification & Validation (V&V) Testing & Commissioning Operational Readiness Safety Assurance Programs\nStrong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and transportation infrastructure delivery.\nExperience working directly with transit agencies, rail operators, suppliers, and contractors.\nExcellent leadership, communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.\nAbility to successfully manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Business Administration.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\nINCOSE Certification (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP).\nExperience with: Automatic Train Operation (ATO) Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) Positive Train Control (PTC) Digital Interlockings ETCS Platform Screen Door Integration Cybersecurity for Operational Technology Systems\nFamiliarity with: AREMA Standards APTA Standards FRA Requirements IEC Standards IEEE Standards\nExperience supporting major transit agencies such as MTA, WMATA, SEPTA, NJ Transit, MBTA, CTA, Sound Transit, Metrolinx, TTC, or similar organizations.\nCompensation Range:\n$162,010.86 - $185,155.27STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV 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.\nNot sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. 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. 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