Multimodal Transportation Engineer 5

CDM Smith•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
7 years of related experience.
Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing complete PS&E / construction drawing packages, including plan/profile sheets, details, utility coordination, signing & striping, ADA ramps, and staging plans.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading, and model-based plan production).
Experience developing engineer’s cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E level) and technical specifications.
Familiarity with state DOT, municipal, and transit agency standards and the ability to adapt quickly to new agency criteria.
Experience designing transit infrastructure, such as: Bus corridors, BRT elements, stations, stops, platforms, and layover facilities.
Experience designing transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, or maintenance yards.
Understanding of transit operations needs, including curb geometry, bus turning paths, platform clearances, and phased construction in active corridors.
Strong knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements specific to transit facilities and stops.

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.