About this opportunity
HDR lists this Mid-Atlantic Transit Engineering Lead opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transit Engineering Leader – Mid-Atlantic
HDR is seeking a Transit Engineering Leader to guide a successful and growing practice in the Mid‑Atlantic (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia). This leader will provide programmatic and technical leadership as well as project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts and clients.
In the role of Mid‑Atlantic Transit Engineering Leader, we’ll count on you to:
Provide programmatic and technical leadership for transit engineering disciplines
Deliver project management for a variety of transit engineering related contracts (track, structures, facilities, and systems) for our clients
Guide program growth, client engagement, and industry involvement
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and client development activities
Prepare scopes and fees for a variety of contracts and projects
Collaborate with other disciplines on staff assignments and assignment priorities
Contract management
Team growth and mentorship of junior staff
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Experience with Mid‑Atlantic Area transit agencies such as WMA, MTA, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local standards and requirements related to transit‑focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design, feasibility, environmental documentation, PS&E, and DSDC
Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
10 years of experience
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Expected compensation range: Baltimore, MD: $149,352 - $213,360. Washington, DC: $170,688 - $243,840.
Employment Details
Primary location: Washington DC, United States. Other locations include Glen Allen, VA; Vienna, VA; Baltimore, MD; Fulton, MD. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee status: Regular. Business Class: Transit Engineering. Posted: December 9, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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