Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

Overview

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each 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 currently looking for Regional Transit Planning Practice Leaders to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector.
• Identify and implement a practice group strategy by collaborating with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to assess global and local needs, industry trends, required skills, and emerging markets.
• 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 the region in areas including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and related aspects of all transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, etc.).
• Identify market opportunities in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies.
• Identify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain transit planning staff.
• Lead workshare communications to achieve technical excellence and enhanced utilization.
• Serve as a project manager for major transit projects, leveraging HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time and to client satisfaction.
• 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 across 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 (preferred).
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in 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; ability to relate well to clients and strong presentation skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee…