SE Transit Planning Practice Lead

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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?

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently looking for Regional Transit Planning Practice Leaders to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. HDR is one of the premier transit firms in the industry and known globally for delivering tailored solutions to challenging projects. From modal service planning and optimization to major capital investment analysis and project development to developing business case analysis and stakeholder engagement to making great things possible for communities, we have the experience to identify and implement the right transit systems. And with every project we produce, we build on our superior reputation for technical excellence. We also help our clients maximize value by enhancing transit corridors with smart and sustainable features. It's all done in concert with our tailored approach to planning that precisely answers each client's vision and goals.

In the role of Regional Transit Planning Practice Leader, we'll count on you to :

• Collaborate with HDR's Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify both global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills and emerging markets in the service of developing and advancing a practice group strategy.
• Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers, and development of 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 all areas of transit planning including policy, systems / network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and associated 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 that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations
• Serve as a project manager for major transit projects and leverage HDR's global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Represent HDR at state and regional level professional organizations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR 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 Commitment

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.

Primary Location :

United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Other Locations :

United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry : Transit

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass :

Transportation Planning

Job Posting : Jul 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Construction

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