Transportation Engineer -Transit

Job Description

Join CDM Smith's Transportation team in Atlanta, GA. Our mission is to improve the mobility, accessibility, and safety of people and goods through innovative transit-focused infrastructure solutions. The team includes technical specialists with expertise in multimodal corridor design, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Complete Streets, transit facilities, traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, and roadway design.

• Lead or support the design of transit corridor infrastructure, including roadway geometry, curb alignments, transit lanes, station areas, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, and multimodal improvements.
• Develop designs for BRT and LRT corridors, including integration of transit operations within constrained urban rights‑of‑way.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and design documentation for multimodal transportation projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic engineering, rail, communications, traction power, utilities, drainage, architecture, and environmental specialists.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable FTA, AASHTO, MUTCD, ADA, state DOT, and local agency requirements.
• Perform corridor evaluations, site assessments, and design studies to support transit-focused project development.
• Review draft designs for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Sign and seal engineering documents as required.
• Participate in project delivery across multiple design phases including concept design, 30%, 60%, 90%, and final design.
• Coordinate with transit agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to support project development and implementation.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and scopes of work for transit and multimodal pursuits.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the advancement of Complete Streets and Safe System design principles that enhance safety, sustainability, and accessibility for all users.

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.

Professional Engineering (PE) license.

7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience supporting the design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), streetcar, or transit priority corridor projects.
• Experience with Complete Streets and multimodal corridor design, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Understanding of transit station design considerations, including platform interface, accessibility, and integration within urban streets.
• Familiarity with FTA guidelines, transit agency design criteria, and state DOT standards.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams supporting transit infrastructure delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadway and corridor design.
• Experience working within urban or constrained rights-of-way.
• Experience supporting projects through multiple design phases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with agencies and stakeholders.

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We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.