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CDM Smith

Transportation Engineer 5-Transit

Posted 6 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Transit Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transit infrastructure projects ranging from corridor improvements to stations and support facilities. In this role, you will lead and contribute to technically complex projects, guide junior staff, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams and public agency clients to deliver high‑quality, buildable designs.
This position is well suited for an engineer with strong PS&E experience, advanced Civil 3D skills, and a solid understanding of transit operations, accessibility, and urban right‑of‑way constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver transit infrastructure designs for projects of moderate to high complexity, including bus corridors, BRT elements, transit centers, and related civil improvements.
Produce and review PS&E and construction drawing packages, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, local, and transit agency requirements, and sign and seal plans as required.
Perform site reviews and field investigations to confirm design assumptions and update project requirements as needed.
Support projects through design development, QA/QC processes, and agency review cycles.
Coordinate closely with planners, architects, utility owners, transit operations staff, systems engineers, and public agencies.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; review and oversee their project work.
Support proposal development efforts, including reviewing technical content and participating in client meetings and presentations.
Represent the firm with clients and at industry events to support ongoing and future transit initiatives.
Transportation Engineer 5-Transit at CDM Smith | Renata