Transit Project Manager - Salt Lake City

About the role

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs — from enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Transit Project Manager in Salt Lake City, UT. This hybrid position can focus on technical delivery, project management, or both, depending on experience and interests. The initial assignment includes supporting design services during construction for FrontRunner 2X commuter rail capacity improvements, either full-time or as part of a broader transit and rail workload. The role requires the ability to access the FrontRunner office and project sites as needed. Experienced applicants will have opportunities for client-facing responsibilities, pursuit support, and team leadership, with opportunities to grow as experience and the practice develop.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or manage engineering designs for transit and rail track and facilities, with an initial focus on FrontRunner 2X commuter rail capacity improvements
• Design and/or manage grading, drainage, utilities, access roads, and at-grade crossings, including related permitting
• Prepare and/or manage design details, schematics, and engineering specifications for transit and rail projects
• Prepare and/or manage preliminary and final design plans in ORD and other project design software as needed
• Coordinate and/or manage structural, architectural, geotechnical, surveying, and other project disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Provide or manage design services during construction, including technical coordination and field observations before, during, and after construction as needed
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), and technical reports
• Perform QA/QC reviews and uphold quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide post-design support and/or oversight, including responding to RFIs, reviewing contractor submittals, and supporting as-built documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff and serve as a resource for design guidance
• As experience and project needs allow, support client coordination, project pursuits, and the continued growth of the transit and rail team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience, with a focus on transit and rail projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE license within 6 months of accepting the role
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage project and/or task scope, schedule, and budget, or the potential to grow into project management responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to technical and public audiences

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting design services during construction for commuter rail, transit, or rail-adjacent projects
• Existing working relationships with UTA, UDOT, or other local and national transit agencies
• Experience coordinating directly with clients, supporting project pursuits, or leading project teams
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for project scheduling and tracking
• Ability to lead projects from planning and feasibility through final design and construction support, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client expectations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, based on company profitability

Pay

Potential salary range: $130,000 – $180,000 annually. The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Schedule & location

Hybrid position based in Salt Lake City, UT. Requires ability to access the FrontRunner office and project sites as needed.