HDR Strengthens Highway Leadership with DOT Veteran

HDR appoints Victoria Sheehan as Highways Director to oversee 3,500 employees globally

HDR Hires Sheehan to Lead Global Highway Program

Engineering firm HDR has appointed Victoria Sheehan as Highways and Roads Director to lead its global highways and roads program, the company announced. Sheehan brings more than 20 years of public transportation leadership experience to the Washington, D.C.-based role, where she'll oversee more than 3,500 employees worldwide. The hire strengthens HDR's leadership team as the firm expands its transportation infrastructure services.

Extensive State DOT Leadership Background

Sheehan's background includes significant state-level transportation leadership. She led the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for seven years and spent a decade at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, according to HDR. From 2020 to 2021, she served as President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, a role that positioned her at the forefront of national transportation policy. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of the Transportation Research Board at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Oversight of Global Transportation Services

In her new position, Sheehan will set the vision and direction for continued growth and delivery of HDR's highway program, company officials said. The employees under her leadership provide diverse services to transportation clients worldwide, including funding navigation, stakeholder engagement, program development, design, and construction management. Sheehan holds a master's degree in structural engineering and architecture from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, bringing technical expertise alongside her administrative experience.

Strategic Leadership Role Takes Effect

The appointment positions Sheehan to guide HDR's highway program strategy from the company's Washington, D.C. location, officials said. Specific details about implementation timelines for new initiatives under her leadership weren't immediately available. The company didn't announce whether organizational changes or program expansions would accompany the leadership transition.

Industry Leadership Transition

Transportation professionals and agency partners will likely see Sheehan's influence on highway project delivery and program development in coming months. Her extensive background in state DOT leadership and national transportation policy brings both operational and strategic expertise to the engineering firm. Moovit provides real-time transit updates and trip planning for riders navigating transportation systems worldwide.