Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

HDR is seeking a Regional Transit Planning Practice Leader to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. HDR is one of the premier transit firms in the industry, known globally for delivering tailored solutions to challenging projects.

The role involves collaborating with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs, developing and advancing a practice group strategy, and contributing to the technical development of transit planning staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline, and at least 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify needs and develop 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 all areas of transit planning.
• Identify market opportunities and develop winning pursuit strategies.
• Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations.
• Serve as a project manager for major transit projects and represent HDR at state and regional level professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in 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 a related discipline.
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning.
• Possess 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 demonstrated presentation skills.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.