Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner CM Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Transportation

FTA project experience.

Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner

Job Type: Full-time |
Work Arrangement: Hybrid |
Locations: Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Poughkeepsie, or White Plains, NY |
Pay: $45-80/hour

What You’ll Do

Lead bus-focused transit planning, transportation engineering, and multi-modal infrastructure projects.
Evaluate bus operations, service efficiency, network redesign options, and cost-saving opportunities.
Support design of bus stops, stations, maintenance yards, facilities, and related transit infrastructure.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client communication, and financial performance.
Prepare reports, concept plans, graphics, meeting materials, and proposal support.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in transit planning, transportation engineering, or related public transportation work.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
P.E., AICP, or equivalent transit leadership experience preferred.
Experience with public transportation projects, project delivery, client communication, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Ability to travel approximately 25% and attend meetings outside normal business hours as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

Bus rapid transit, bus network redesign, alternatives analysis, and concept development.
New York State public transportation authority experience.
FTA project experience.
Station, facility, site, and bus stop design experience.

Pay And Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $45-80 depending on office location and experience.

medical, dental, and vision coverage
company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
flexible scheduling
generous PTO
paid holidays
paid parental and adoption leave
relocation assistance for qualified candidates
tuition reimbursement
licensing/certification support
an Employee Assistance Program

Keywords

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