Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

Overview

HDR is seeking a Regional Transit Planning Practice Leader to complement our Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. HDR is a leading transit firm delivering tailored solutions from service planning and optimization to capital investment analysis, project development, business case analysis, and stakeholder engagement. We build on a reputation for technical excellence and help clients maximize value by enhancing transit corridors with smart and sustainable features.

• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills, and emerging markets in support of developing and advancing 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 across policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and related 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning, with preference for experience across multiple areas of transit planning.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, and/or business development.
• Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of transit planning principles.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.
• Solid business development skills; ability to relate well to clients and strong presentation skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, fostering trust, and connecting us with clients and communities.

As employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves to work daily. Our eight Employee Network Groups provide belonging and support, open to all employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referrals, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges vary by location and experience.

Primary

Location:

United States – Arizona – Phoenix. Other locations include multiple locations across California, Nevada, Wyoming, Hawaii, Utah, and beyond.

Industry: Transit

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Transportation Planning

Job Posting:
Sep 8, 2025

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are committed to employment equity and affirmative action.