Senior Transit Engineer & Project Leader (Rail, BRT)

CME Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager to lead transit design across the mountain west. The role covers heavy rail, light rail, and Bus Rapid Transit, including station area layout and multimodal centers.

Ideal candidates have a PE, a civil engineering degree, and 10+ years in transit design with client development experience. You will guide design from concept through construction-ready plans, manage multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) (required)
• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Strong background in transit design including light or heavy rail, bus rapid transit, station area design, or multi-modal connections
• Familiarity with industry standards for rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit design
• Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies
• Ability to lead and/or support client maintenance and business development efforts
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into action
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Thrive in a fun and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Have project management, design management, or lead design experience on transit-focused projects
• Lead design efforts from concept-level through ready-for-construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate meetings, action items, and other communications with a focus on resolving technical questions and issues
• Develop and review submittals for compliance with standards and design criteria
• Prepare engineering-related calculations, reports, memos, drawings, and visual aids
• Assist in maintaining project controls and documentation
• Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities

Skills

PM experience

Transit design

Rail & BRT

Client development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager to lead transit design across the mountain west. The role covers heavy rail, light rail, and Bus Rapid Transit, including station area layout and multimodal centers.

Ideal candidates have a PE, a civil engineering degree, and 10+ years in transit design with client development experience. You will guide design from concept through construction-ready plans, manage multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development and