STV’s Systems team is seeking a Transit Operations Specialist in our Philadelphia office to support planning, analysis, and operational readiness efforts for rail and bus transit systems across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer or transportation planner who is passionate about transit operations and interested in developing hands-on experience in service planning, operational modeling, financial analysis, and rail system performance. You’ll work alongside experienced operations leaders and subject matter experts while contributing directly to real-world transit programs and consulting engagements.

The role combines technical analysis with practical operations strategy and offers strong growth and mentorship within STV’s nationally recognized transit practice.

Responsibilities: 

Support transit operations planning, service analysis, and system performance evaluations

Assist with development of service plans, operating strategies, and operational concepts

Perform ridership, cost, and financial analyses to inform transit decision-making

Contribute to rail operations modeling and simulation efforts

Support testing, validation, and development of internal rail analysis tools and utilities

Assist with operational readiness, testing, and commissioning activities

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and operations specialists

Participate in client meetings and support project coordination as needed

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field

0–3 years of relevant experience or internship experience in transit, rail, or transportation projects

Strong interest in public transit operations and service planning

Analytical mindset with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to transit or rail operations, service planning, or scheduling

Experience with operations modeling or simulation tools (or willingness to learn)

Coursework or experience in financial or cost analysis

Familiarity with transportation planning software or GIS

Internship or co-op experience with a transit agency or consulting firm

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 (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 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.