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About the Role

CDM Smith is seeking a Transit Facility Structural Design Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for the structural design of transit infrastructure projects. This role requires an experienced structural engineer with deep expertise in transit facilities and the ability to lead complex projects from concept through construction, ensuring the development of permit- and construction-ready contract documents.

Responsibilities

Lead the structural design of transit infrastructure projects, including passenger stations, maintenance and storage facilities, and other transit-support structures.
Serve as the technical authority for structural systems, guiding design decisions from early planning through final design and construction support.
Act as Engineer of Record when required, including signing and sealing structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Ensure designs meet applicable codes, agency standards, and industry best practices, while managing technical risk and constructability.
Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Establish and enforce quality control procedures and consistent technical standards across projects.
Support construction activities, including responses to RFIs and coordination during work in active operating transit environments.
Coordinate closely with architectural, civil, systems, construction, and operations teams.
Manage structural scope on projects with multiple interfaces, phased construction, and ongoing transit operations.
Apply sound engineering judgment related to constructability, staging, durability, and maintenance considerations in dense urban settings.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and mentorship to junior engineers and emerging technical leaders.
Assign work, oversee day-to-day technical efforts, and support staff development within the structural discipline.
Serve as Project Technical Leader for structural design on transit facility projects and pursuits, with a regional focus and national collaboration.
Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee proposals.
Participate in client meetings and presentations; communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Coordinate with project managers on staffing, budgets, schedules, and overall technical execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong background in Transit Facility Design.
Leadership experience on projects involving active operations, constrained sites, and phased construction.
Experience developing project scopes of work and fee proposals.
Experience developing design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Experience developing technical reports and design justification documentation.
Experience managing task- or project-level budgets and schedules.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor technical staff.
SE license.

Skills

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.
Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Ability to arrange/layout structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
Expert knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. Revit, STAAD, RISA).

Location

United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10 years of related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
SE license

Salary/Compensations

USD $110,240.00 - USD $192,899.00

Benefits

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

About the Company

CDM Smith is committed to offering an unmatched employee experience.
CDM Smith's goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee.
CDM Smith values passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives.
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions.
CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.
Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.
CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history.
If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.
Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
During employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement.
Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms.
All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith.
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.