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## Rail and Transit Market Leader - Pacific NorthwestApplylocations: Bellevue, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6035STV is seeking a Rail & Transit Market Leader to join our Systems department at our Bellevue, WA office.STV is seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented Rail & Transit Market Leader to drive the strategic expansion of our rail and transit practice throughout the Pacific Northwest. This senior leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing regional market strategies, cultivating client relationships, leading business development efforts, and partnering with technical teams to deliver complex transportation infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the transit and rail industry, established relationships with key agencies across the Pacific Northwest, and a proven track record of winning and delivering major transit and rail projects.The Rail & Transit Market Leader will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while collaborating with operations, engineering, planning, construction management, and systems teams to position STV as a premier provider of rail and transit solutions throughout the region.**Responsibilities*** Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for STV's Rail & Transit practice across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and the broader Pacific Northwest market.* Serve as the primary client-facing leader for regional transit agencies, commuter rail operators, state DOTs, municipalities, and transportation authorities.* Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across rail, transit, systems, facilities, and infrastructure programs.* Lead pursuit strategies, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations for major pursuits.* Expand and strengthen relationships with key clients, industry partners, public agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.* Collaborate with regional and national leadership to establish market priorities, revenue goals, and growth objectives.* Provide executive oversight for significant rail and transit projects, ensuring successful delivery, client satisfaction, and financial performance.* Support recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of multidisciplinary staff throughout the region.* Coordinate with planning, engineering, systems, construction management, program management, and advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.* Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, funding opportunities, and legislative developments affecting transit and transportation infrastructure investments.* Represent STV at industry conferences, trade organizations, professional associations, and client events.* Promote a culture of safety, innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration across project teams.* Support succession planning and long-term organizational growth within the rail and transit practice.* Perform project work in a technical discipline as needed to support rail and transit programs.* Perform as a Project Manager and other related roles as needed to support project work.**Preferred Market Experience**The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with one or more of the following:* Light Rail Transit (LRT)* Commuter Rail* Heavy Rail and Metro Systems* Regional Transit Programs* Transit Facilities and Maintenance Yards* Rail Systems Engineering* Signal Systems and Train Control* Communications Systems* Electrification and Traction Power* Program Management and Construction Management* Transit-Oriented Development Initiatives* Major Capital Improvement Programs* Alternative Delivery Projects (CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build)**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.* 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in the rail and transit industry.* Demonstrated success leading business development and client management efforts for transportation infrastructure projects.* Established relationships with transit agencies and transportation stakeholders throughout the Pacific Northwest.* Proven record of winning and delivering large-scale transit and rail programs.* Strong understanding of project delivery methods, program management, and transportation funding mechanisms.* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, systems, and construction disciplines.* Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.* Ability to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest and support national business development initiatives as needed.**Preferred Qualifications*** Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional registration.* Experience working directly with agencies such as Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, WSDOT, TriMet, C-TRAN, Portland Streetcar, Amtrak, or similar transportation organizations.* Experience managing large, complex transportation programs valued at $100M+.* MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Transportation, Business Administration, or related field.* Active participation in industry organizations such as APTA, WTS, AREMA, ASCE, or other relevant associations.Compensation Range:$223,911.19 - $248,790.22**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 (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV 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.**Not 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. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.### About UsSTV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com.### Making Communities BetterSTV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr