Job Information
WorkSource Oregon Designer, Senior, Transit Corridor in PORTLAND, Oregon
This position will lead and produce conceptual design activities for our agency with respect to corridor and other transit Engineering & Construction projects, primarily in planning, project development and pre-preliminary engineering stages. It will develop and coordinate designs for transit centers, layovers, enhanced transit corridors/Better Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail and Streetcar. Manage design and planning tasks for regional high capacity corridor projects in the FTA Capital Investment Grant program, including alternatives analysis, development of Locally Preferred Alternative, conceptual design, cost estimating, project development and risk assessment. Lead, produce, and/or manage development of specific alternative analysis products including conceptual designs, urban design, ADA improvements, transit station layout and designs, conceptual capital and operations cost estimates (independently and/or in support of estimating engineers), travel times, impact narratives and other products as needed. Provide coordination between the agency and partnering and government agencies and lead agency participation in design efforts for major planning studies and projects. Ensure intra-agency coordination as needed. Understand and reflect, in all planning and conceptual design efforts and products, equity, safety and operational needs of our services, as well as, the capital and operational cost implications of alternatives. This position requires three (3) days a week in office. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Ensure a commitment to acting inclusively and transparently in dealings with regional partners, and the public at large. Perform related work as required. Serve as a good steward by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers\' experiences and of our product and service offerings.