Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

HDR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 149,352 - 213,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Transit Engineering Leader in Baltimore, Maryland, to guide a thriving practice in the Mid-Atlantic region. You will lead a team, manage various transit engineering contracts, and drive program growth while ensuring client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in transit projects, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and a commitment to HDR’s values of quality and improvement. The position offers competitive compensation within a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in transit-related projects.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Maintains professional or engineering registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical leadership for transit engineering disciplines.
• Deliver project management for various transit engineering contracts.
• Guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement.

Skills

Programmatic and technical leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Mentorship of junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Experience with Mid‑Atlantic Area 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
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local standards and requirements related to transit‑focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plan, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC)
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Experienced in 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 of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Baltimore, MD: $149,352 - $213,360. Washington, DC: $170,688 - $243,840

Job Details

Primary Location: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Maryland-Fulton
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Transit Engineering
Job Posting: Dec 9, 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.