Technical Lead - Transit

The Opportunity:Join a major international engineering firm as a Technical Leader, shaping the delivery of complex multimodal corridor programs. This role offers the opportunity to mentor technical leaders, oversee high-visibility transportation design, and join an employee-owned company known for investing heavily in its people. The Job:Lead the delivery of multimodal and transit corridor design projectsGuide corridor designs from concept through final delivery, including plans, specifications, and estimatesMentor emerging technical leaders and support multidisciplinary project teamsHelp shape the vision and strategy for transit and urban mobility design servicesCreate and maintain consistent design standards, templates, and technical guidanceSupport quality reviews to ensure designs well documented, and delivered to a high standardSupport major project pursuits through technical input on scopes, proposals, and client presentations Benefits:Approximate compensation range of: $175,000 - $195,000Performance bonus, plus employee ownership benefitsFlexible working schedulesMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance optionsPaid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and a Personal Leave Account for paid time off401(k) with strong company match, plus HSA savings optionsEducational, training & conference support What they need?Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) license10+ years of related experience in transit, multimodal corridor design, urban mobility, or similar transportation infrastructure projects The Company:A long-established privately owned engineering firm recognised for delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, the company partners with public- and private-sector clients on high-impact programs, supported by multidisciplinary teams and rigorous quality standards. Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Who are We?Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group