Lead Designer Transit

Our Seattle, Washington (WA) office seeks a highly experienced Design Lead with at least 8 years of AEC industry experience in engineering or CAD design, specifically in Transit or Transportation design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading a team, providing design guidance, and resolving design issues in the transit or transportation sector. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is not a remote position.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of Engineers, EITs, and CAD Drafters, working on transit and transportation projects 
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring that designs adhere to industry standards and best practices in transit or transportation design
• Offer expertise in transit engineering and CAD design to help solve complex design challenges
• Assess and prioritize design issues specific to transit or transportation projects, based on their impact to project timelines and client requirements
• Collaborate with the team to develop strategies for addressing these design issues effectively and efficiently
• May work closely with project leadership and clients in the transit industry to understand their design requirements and develop strategies for resolving design issues
• Provide regular updates to team and Kimley-Horn Project Managers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop design strategies that align with project goals and client expectations in the transit sector
• Provide innovative design solutions that meet both technical and aesthetic requirements unique to transit or transportation projects.
• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
• Develop technical drawings and plans 
• The person in this position will develop and/or review CAD drawings of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations

• Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control

• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering or CAD design, specifically in the field of transit or transportation design
• Proven experience in leading a team and providing design guidance in transit or transportation projects
• Must be proficient in Autodesk products - primarily Civil3D
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices in transit or transportation engineering or CAD design
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders in the transit or transportation industry
• Ability to prioritize design issues specific to transit or transportation projects and develop effective strategies for resolving them
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools used in transit or transportation design
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to develop innovative design solutions in the transit or transportation sector
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team, with minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

Salary Range:

• $100,000 - $140,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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