Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead

HDR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,688 - 243,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transit Engineering Leader to provide technical and programmatic leadership in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role involves managing transit engineering contracts, guiding program growth, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10 years of experience, and a commitment to HDR values. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive compensation range in the DC area.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in transit engineering.
• Commitment to quality and HDR values.
• Professional engineering registration.
• Experience in developing and managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for transit engineering disciplines.
• Manage a variety of transit engineering contracts.
• Prepare scopes and fees for contracts.
• Collaborate with disciplines on assignments.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Programmatic and technical leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team growth and mentorship

Education

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

Job description

Transit Engineering Leader – Mid-Atlantic

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.

In the role of Mid‑Atlantic Transit Engineering Leader, we’ll count on you to:

• 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 WMA, MTA, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and 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, feasibility, environmental documentation, PS&E, and 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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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. Expected compensation range: Baltimore, MD: $149,352 - $213,360. Washington, DC: $170,688 - $243,840.

Employment Details

Primary location: Washington DC, United States. Other locations include Glen Allen, VA; Vienna, VA; Baltimore, MD; Fulton, MD. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee status: Regular. Business Class: Transit Engineering. Posted: December 9, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HDR is 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.