Senior Transit Engineer & Project Manager - Multi-Modal Design

CME Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Horrocks seeks a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager to join our growing transit team and lead design efforts across the mountain west. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams on heavy rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit projects, from concept to construction documents.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 10+ years of transit experience, and a proven ability to manage client relationships and business growth while delivering high-quality designs and documentation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead transit design efforts from concept-level through ready-for-construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate meetings, action items, and communications.
• Develop and review submittals for compliance with standards and design criteria.
• Prepare engineering 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

Project management

Lead design

Transit design

Communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Client development

Team leadership

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Horrocks seeks a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager to join our growing transit team and lead design efforts across the mountain west. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams on heavy rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit projects, from concept to construction documents.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 10+ years of transit experience, and a proven ability to manage client relationships and business growth while delivering high-quality designs and documentation.