Northwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

Join HDR as a Northwest Transit Planning Practice Lead and help shape the future of regional transit. HDR is a global transit leader committed to inclusive, employee‑owned culture and advanced planning solutions.

This role leads HDR’s Regional Transit Planning Practice by developing strategy, driving market growth, and delivering high‑quality transit planning services across the western United States.

• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs, industry trends, required skills and emerging markets.
• Coordinate regional market drivers and develop products that meet client needs.
• Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Practice Group calls.
• Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in all areas: policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations, safety, funding, and all transit modes.
• Identify market opportunities in partnership 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 that enhance technical excellence and utilization.
• Serve as project manager for major transit projects, delivering quality work on time and exceeding client expectations.
• 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 a broad skill set.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team‐building, skills development, and 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' 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 strong presentation skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Compensation range:

• Washington: $94,364 - $170,280
• Montana: $89,397 - $134,805

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

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HDR affirms its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time, Regular, Management