Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

HDR is seeking a Regional Transit Planning Practice Lead in the United States to enhance its Transportation Planning Business. Responsibilities include collaborating on practice strategies, identifying market needs, developing transit planning staff, managing major projects, and engaging with professional organizations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, over 10 years of transit planning experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. HDR promotes an inclusive work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
OverviewHDR is currently looking for Regional Transit Planning Practice Leaders to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. HDR is a premier transit firm known globally for delivering tailored solutions to challenging projects. We build on a reputation for technical excellence and help clients maximize value by enhancing transit corridors with smart and sustainable features. It’s all done with a tailored approach to planning that precisely answers each client’s vision and goals.

Primary ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills and emerging markets; support the development of a practice group strategy.Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers and develop products to meet client needs.Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Transit Planning Practice Group calls.Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in the region in all areas of transit planning including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and associated aspects of all transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, etc.).Identify market opportunities in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies.Identify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain transit planning staff.Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilization.Serve as a project manager for major transit projects and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.Represent HDR at state and regional professional organizations.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning, with breadth across multiple transit planning areas.Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, and/or business development.Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or related field; 10+ years of transportation planning experience.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Understanding of transit planning principles; ability to work independently or as part of a team.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel; solid business development and client-relations skills; strong presentation abilities.Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture is preferred.About HDR and Our CommitmentHDR believes in an inclusive environment where each person is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our Eight Employee Network Groups foster belonging and engagement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 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. The compensation range varies by location and is based on skills, experience and education.

Job Posting date: Sep 8, 2025. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with applicable laws.

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