Senior Transit Engineer/ Project Manager
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing transit team and fill a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager position and help lead transit design efforts across the mountain west. We provide transit design services for a wide variety of clients, including state DOT's, transit agencies, and cities throughout the intermountain west. Our transit team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
As a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager you will work on a variety of projects including heavy rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit design, as well as station area layout and design of multimodal transit centers. The right candidate will:
- Have project management, design management, or lead design experience on transit-focused projects
- Lead design efforts from concept-level through ready-for-construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate meetings, action items, and other communications with a focus on resolving technical questions and issues
- Develop and review submittals for compliance with standards and design criteria
- Prepare engineering-related calculations, reports, memos, drawings, and visual aids
- Assist in maintaining project controls and documentation
- Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field (required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) (required)
- 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
- Strong background in transit design including light or heavy rail, bus rapid transit, station area design, or multi-modal connections
- Familiarity with industry standards for rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit design
- Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies
- Ability to lead and/or support client maintenance and business development efforts
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – a willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into action
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Thrive in a fun and collaborative environment
Unmatched Comp Time Policy:
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
About Horrocks:
Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities.