The WTS Boston Chapter has named STV Employer of the Year, recognizing the firm’s focus on expanding access to high-impact project work and leadership opportunities for women across its transportation practice. It also marks the third WTS chapter to name STV an “Employer of the Year” this year with earlier success in New York and Central Pennsylvania.
“This recognition reflects the intentional steps our teams are taking to help women build sustainable careers in transportation,” said Marian Barth, vice president and Boston area manager at STV. “That means creating access to complex, high-impact work, providing mentorship at the moments it matters most and fostering a workplace where people can continue to grow while delivering for our clients.”
The Employer of the Year Award – which was presented at the chapter’s annual meeting and awards dinner – honors organizations with a strong record of hiring and promoting women, that support continuing education, create meaningful opportunities for professional growth and provide mentorship and internship experiences for women pursuing careers in transportation. STV’s selection highlights a consistent emphasis on creating opportunities for advancement and visibility at every stage of a career.
“For many women in our field, advancement comes from being trusted with substantive project responsibilities and having the chance to be seen as technical and client-facing leaders,” said Alison Love, PE, SE, structural engineer at STV. “In Boston, STV’s engagement with WTS and the broader transportation community helps create that visibility while connecting employees with peers, mentors and opportunities beyond their day-to-day project teams.”
STV advances women in transportation through hands-on mentorship, leadership development through project delivery and active engagement with professional organizations and academic institutions. In Boston, these efforts are reinforced through sustained partnerships with local universities, mentorship programs and active leadership in WTS Boston, where employees contribute through committee leadership, mentorship and professional development initiatives. These experiences help employees take on expanded roles – from supporting key design packages to leading client coordination efforts – building the confidence and perspective needed to grow into leadership positions.
“At STV, advancing women in transportation is embedded in how we develop our people and deliver for our clients,” Barth added. “Recognition from WTS-Boston reflects the strength of those efforts locally – and how investing in our people translates into stronger outcomes for the clients and communities we serve.”
