Transit Project Engineer CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, seeks a Transit Project Lead with 10+ years of experience to join our Transit Group in New York. The role focuses on bus planning, infrastructure, and coordination with engineers and clients across Albany, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse or White Plains offices.

You will lead multidisciplinary projects, oversee scope, budget, and schedule, and contribute to business development while representing the firm in client meetings and public forums.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Professional licensure in related planning/engineering disciplines (AICP, PE).
• FTA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate options to improve bus service efficiency and plan network redesign.
• Lead bus rapid transit related projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare conceptual plans, graphics, and documents; lead project and public meetings.
• Develop and review project documents for scope, conformity and quality; manage invoicing.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation.
• Direct coordination with clients and ensure project success.

Skills

Public transportation experience

Project leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

About This Position:

We are seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with ten (10) plus years' experience to become a part of our established Transit Group for our Albany, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse or White Plains Offices. This position will work on a variety of projects and interact with traffic engineers, highway engineers, transportation planners and our clients. Projects generally focus on bus related planning and infrastructure, and can include transportation and transit planning, station design, highway design, facilities and site design, alternatives analysis and concept development, and construction coordination. The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings. A background and a desire to improve our public transportation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service and make recommendations for network redesign and planning
• Bus rapid transit experience
• Evaluate bus operations to identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs,
• Design bus facilities including maintenance yards and bus stops
• Lead intermediate and limited complex transportation planning, and/or engineering assignments in this field.
• Lead or assist with multidisciplinary projects involving architecture, mechanical and structural engineering disciplines
• Prepare conceptual plans, graphics and documents.
• Lead project and/or public meetings.
• Responsible for report writing for all related projects.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of Public Transportation related planning and/or engineering assignments.
• Assume client relations and financial responsibilities for routine projects.
• Develop and/or review project documents for scope, conformity and quality.
• Work with accounting to complete monthly invoicing for projects.
• Assist with project management duties - staffing, scope, schedule and budget development
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation
• Check planning and designs prepared by others
• Direct coordination with clients

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• A professional licensure and/or certifications in related planning and engineering disciplines. (AICP, PE)
• The candidate must have experience working on public transportation projects in some capacity, preferably with New York State public transportation authorities and
• FTA experience a plus.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Pay Range:

Albany/Syracuse, NY: $48/hour - $62.50/hour

Poughkeepsie, NY: $52/hour - $68/hour

White Plains, NY: $55/hour - $72/hour

Pay is based on applicant's ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Why Creighton Manning?

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.

At Creighton Manning, you'll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll also benefit from comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. As part of GAI, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

EducationBachelors of Engineering (required)

Licenses & CertificationsDriver's License (required)

Professional Engineer (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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