Northwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

HDR is a premier transit firm known globally for delivering tailored solutions to challenging projects. From modal service planning and optimization to major capital investment analysis, we help clients create smart, sustainable transit systems.

• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to develop and advance a practice group strategy.
• Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers and develop products to meet client needs.
• Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Transit Planning Practice Group calls.
• Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and all transit modes.
• Identify market opportunities and develop winning pursuit strategies in coordination with Area Business Development Leaders.
• Identify industry talent and work with leadership to attract and retain transit planning staff.
• Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilization.
• Serve as a project manager for major transit projects and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time.
• Represent HDR at state and regional professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning with preference for experience in multiple areas of transit planning.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, and/or business development.
• Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with transportation planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of transit planning principles.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.
• Solid business development skills and presentation skills.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

United States – Washington – Bellevue

Washington – Pasco, Washington – Everett, Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, Montana – Butte, Oregon – Bend, Montana – Kalispell, Oregon – Portland, Montana – Bozeman, Washington – Gig Harbor, Oregon – Salem, Alaska – Anchorage, Idaho – Boise, Oregon – Ashland, Washington – Seattle, Montana – Missoula, Montana – Billings, Montana – Helena, Washington – Spokane, Washington – Olympia, Washington – Vancouver

Transit

Full‑time

Regular

Transportation Planning

Oct 13, 2025