Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead – (189480)

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking a Transit Engineering Leader to guide a successful and growing practice in the Mid-Atlantic (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia). This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients. This position requires strong management skills and experience working with a variety of transit capital projects such as track, structures, facilities, and systems.

In addition to leading delivery efforts, this role will also guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement.

• Provide programmatic and technical leadership for transit engineering disciplines
• Deliver project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts (track, structures, facilities, and systems) for our clients
• Guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and client development activities
• Prepare scopes and fees for a variety of contracts and projects
• Collaborate with other disciplines on staff assignments and assignment priorities
• Contract management
• Team growth and mentorship of junior staff
• Perform other duties as needed

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Experience with Mid-Atlantic Area transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Maryland Transit Administration, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local standards and requirements related to transit-focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plan, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC)
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works…