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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR is looking for a Senior Transit Engineer to join our South Atlantic Area Transportation Business Group. This individual will be expected to manage and support the design and/or planning of public transportation projects. They will lead and support multi-disciplinary transit projects that may include Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Streetcar, or Transit Support Facilities. Primary responsibilities will include project management and design oversight of transit service, vehicle and transit maintenance facilities, transit stations and centers, and bus terminals. They must have a strong foundation in the transit industry, knowledge of client programs and experience managing multi-disciplinary project deliverables. This role may be based out of any HDR office in North or South Carolina. In this role, we'll count on you to:
- Lead teams on a variety of transportation planning projects
- Assist clients in the day-to-day project management activities of design, funding, construction and project control related to bus rapid transit projects
- Be responsible for general project administration including Document Controls, Procurement, DBE/ADA Civil Rights, Project Controls and Risk Management
- Develop work scopes and negotiate additional services contracts and contract changes for clients; coordinates and supervises consultants' engineering design activities
- Manage engineering and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of transit facilities, including bus rapid transit, transit centers, maintenance facilities, park & rides, electric bus infrastructure, and bus stop amenities
- Communicate and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals
- Plan, organize, and manage capital project scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate with governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, counties, DOT, utility companies, etc.) in the design and construction of transit projects
- Provide updates to design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for transit capital projects
- Work closely with procurement personnel to bid, award and manage contracts and subcontracts
- Work closely with grants department and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and success including audits
- Take responsibility for the entire design process from the proposal through preparation of plans, specifications and estimates of moderate to large transit projects
- Participate in reviews and concept/design meetings with various clients and architects
- Conduct work sessions for design development
- Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at a project site in conjunction with Project Managers and other disciplines
- Review documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
- Assist in leading a team of designers in technical designs and efficient solutions
- Write/edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
- Independently coordinate the work of the site and structural design teams through the design development and contract document phases of a project
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various groups for code and agency compliance
- Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule and within budget
- Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development
- Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate/adjust the work efforts with teams to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
- Select, coordinate, and layout various aspects of design (vehicle maintenance equipment, site flow, etc.)
- Attend client meetings and must have the ability to present a design approach for technical discussion
- Implement QA/QC procedures
- Perform other design/engineering tasks as assigned
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