Senior Transit Engineer/ Project Manager

Horrocks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disb

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching up to 6%

Professional development

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks seeks a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager to lead transit design efforts across the mountain west from Seattle, WA. You will manage projects for state DOTs, transit agencies, and cities, guiding design from concept through construction documentation.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure, 10+ years of transit experience, and strong leadership and client-development skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (required).
• 10+ years of transit experience (preferred).
• Strong background in transit design (rail, BRT, multi-modal).
• Experience with public transit agencies or clients.
• Ability to lead or support client maintenance and business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Have project management, design management, or lead design experience on transit-focused projects.
• Lead design efforts from concept-level through construction documents and cost estimates.
• Coordinate meetings and communications to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and review submittals for standards compliance.
• Prepare calculations, reports, memos, drawings, and visual aids.
• Assist in maintaining project controls and documentation.
• Support transit growth via client and business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Lead design

Submittals

Engineering calculations

Client development

Entrepreneurial spirit

Verbal/written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Compensation: $160,000 - $210,000 / year

Department: Transportation

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $160,000 - $210,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing transit team and fill a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager position and help lead transit design efforts across the mountain west. We provide transit design services for a wide variety of clients, including state DOT’s, transit agencies, and cities throughout the intermountain west. Our transit team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• 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

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• 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 – a 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

Unmatched Comp Time Policy:

Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.