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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, asking:
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• HDR is looking for Regional Transit Planning Practice Leaders to complement our Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. Lead and contribute to the development of a regional transit planning practice, with a focus on service planning, capital investment analysis, business case analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs, market drivers, required skills, and emerging markets 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 the region in areas including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and related transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, etc.).
• Identify market opportunities in 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 that promote 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, meeting or 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 emphasis on 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, or PMP preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of transit transportation planning experience.
• 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 to clients; strong presentation skills.
• Commitment to participating in our employee-owned culture.

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping a collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities served.

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves to work each day. We support eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation varies by skills, experience, education, and location. The ranges shown are for full-time roles and vary by location.

Primary

Location:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations:
United States-California-San Francisco;
United States-Nevada-Reno;
United States-California-Oakland;
United States-California-Riverside;
United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne;
United States-California-Walnut Creek;
United States-California-Claremont;
United States-California-Berkeley;
United States-California-Elk Grove;
United States-California-Long Beach;
United States-California-Folsom;
United States-California-Santa Clara;
United States-California-Sacramento;
United States-California-Los Angeles;
United States-Wyoming-Gillette;
United States-Arizona-Tucson;
United States-Utah-Salt Lake City;
United States-Wyoming-Lander;
United States-Nevada-Las Vegas;
United States-California-San Diego;
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque;
United States-California-Irvine;
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