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Communications Engineering Specialist

STV
STV Salary
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026
STV is actively seeking a Communications Engineering Specialist for Douglassville, PA to be a part of our Transportation and Infrastructure Division.

The ideal candidate will be an Electrical & Electronics Engineer interested in working in a dynamic environment supporting the deployment of communication and control systems across buildings, rail, and other infrastructure projects—with a focus on Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) and Access Control Systems (ACS).

You also will have the opportunity to learn both in the office and in the field from experienced engineers in system design elements including fiber optic and copper cabling design, low voltage electrical distribution systems, conduit infrastructure, networks, RF design for voice and data communications, Public Address and Passenger Information Systems, telephone systems, and wireless systems (SHF/UHF/VHF).

The Communications Engineering Specialist Will Be Responsible For

  • Developing construction contract drawings and specifications for low-voltage communication and security systems supporting both building and transit facilities.
  • Gaining knowledge in applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and government standards.
  • Assisting Senior Engineers in the development of technical papers, reports, and calculations.
  • Preparing proposals, reports, and presentations for key audiences.
  • Developing probable construction cost estimates for equipment and installation.
  • Conducting VSS camera coverage simulations and system layout evaluations.


Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation.
  • Demonstrated initiative, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organization and planning abilities, including document control and reporting.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Compensation Range

$61,760.55 - $82,347.40

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.

Salary : $61,761 - $82,347

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