Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

Company: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead - (180793)
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. Each and every 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 seeking a Transit Engineering Leader to guide a successful and growing practice in the Mid-Atlantic (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia). This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients. This position requires strong management skills and experience working with a variety of transit capital projects such as track, structures, facilities, and systems. In addition to leading delivery efforts, this role will also guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement.
The ideal candidate will have experience with local transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Maryland Transit Administration, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements and will have extensive knowledge of transit-focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC).
In the role of Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Leader, we'll count on you to:

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• Provide programmatic and technical leadership for transit engineering disciplines
  
• Deliver project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts (track, structures, facilities, and systems) for our clients
  
• Guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement
  
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and client development activities
  
• Prepare scopes and fees for a variety of contracts and projects
  
• Collaborate with other disciplines on staff assignments and assignment priorities
  
• Contract management
  
• Team growth and mentorship of junior staff
  
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
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  • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
    
  • Preference given to local candidates
    
    Required Qualifications
    
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    • Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
      
    • 10 years of experience
      
    • Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
      
    • Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience in the development and management of diverse teams
      
    • Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts
      
    • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must
      
      What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, 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.
      Our CommitmentAs 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.
      Primary Location
      United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
      Other Locations
      Industry
      Transit
      Schedule
      Full-time
      Employee Status
      Regular
      Job Posting
      Aug 9, 2024
      At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
      We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
      Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
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