Senior Transit Design Lead for Rapid Transit Projects

Warmada; Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Indianapolis (GA, OH, TX, IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Transit Design Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of rapid transit projects—from planning and environmental review to design, construction, and launch.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with federal grant funding requirements while advancing mobility, equity, and community development outcomes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license or reciprocity in the employment state.
• 10+ years of transportation design experience for public sector clients.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of rapid transit capital projects end-to-end.
• Oversee design execution with focus on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with NEPA, Title VI, and federal grant processes.
• Direct design for stations, corridors, ITS, and infrastructure interfaces.
• Act as primary client contact and foster long-term relationships.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to development staff.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Public outreach

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Transit Design Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of rapid transit projects—from planning and environmental review to design, construction, and launch.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with federal grant funding requirements while advancing mobility, equity, and community development outcomes.