Multimodal Transportation Engineer 6

CDM Smith•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a senior technical leader for its Transit and Urban Mobility Team in the Atlanta office. The role delivers complex civil engineering solutions for transit infrastructure, complete streets, and active transportation projects across the Atlanta metropolitan area, including highways, tunnels, mass transit systems, and multimodal corridors. The engineer serves as a technical authority and exercises independent judgment on multidisciplinary teams. The position leads and supports work for clients such as MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Georgia DOT (GDOT), and the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT). Projects may include heavy and light rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), ADA accessibility programs, roadway reconstruction, and multimodal complete streets incorporating active transportation. Domestic and/or international travel may be required; stated travel is 10% or less.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 10 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties, responsibilities, essential functions, workload, and project demands.

Nice To Haves

PE license in Georgia, or ability to obtain licensure by reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
12 or more years of directly related professional experience in civil or transportation engineering, with significant experience focused on transit and multimodal infrastructure in the Atlanta metropolitan region.
Direct project experience with MARTA, GDOT, ATLDOT, ARC, or related Atlanta-area transit and transportation agencies.
Experience delivering federally funded transit and transportation capital projects under FTA or FHWA program requirements.
Familiarity with NEPA processes, environmental permitting, and right-of-way acquisition in the Georgia regulatory context.
Experience with design-build, P3, or alternative project delivery methods on transit or transportation infrastructure.
Background in stormwater management, green infrastructure, or sustainable design practices in urban corridor applications, including Georgia EPD and City of Atlanta stormwater requirements.
Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial analysis and project mapping.
Published technical papers or white papers in relevant civil, transportation, or transit engineering fields.
PTOE, PMP, or related specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Lead complex transit infrastructure, multimodal corridor, and active transportation projects as project engineer of record.
Direct design of MARTA rail and bus infrastructure, BRT corridors, transit stations, and passenger amenities.
Oversee complete streets and multimodal corridor designs integrating pedestrian, bicycle, and transit accommodations in accordance with ADA and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Lead technical review of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
Review and approve designs for regulatory compliance and uphold firm quality standards.
Apply senior-level judgment to resolve complex design challenges, conflicts, and technical issues across multidisciplinary project teams.
Direct site investigations and field reviews to ensure design alignment, and approve design requirement updates.
Inspect construction and provide technical judgment on findings and corrective actions.
Coordinate with MARTA, GDOT, ATLDOT, ARC, regulatory agencies, and community partners throughout project delivery.
Manage subconsultant teams and interdisciplinary coordination across complex, multi-phase programs.
Author white papers, design documentation, and guidance documents to contribute to technical knowledge management.
Publish technical work in professional journals and represent the firm at conferences and industry events.
Mentor mid-level and junior staff and review and approve their work.
Support business development, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and pursuit strategy.
Perform other duties as required.