Mid - Level Transportation Design Engineer
About the Opportunity
A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead and deliver transportation infrastructure projects throughout Indiana. This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of roadway, highway, municipal, and traffic-related projects while serving as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven project management skills and a desire to mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the transportation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transportation and roadway projects from planning and design through construction.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources.
- Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
- Oversee roadway design, intersection improvements, corridor studies, traffic-related improvements, and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client meetings, and relationship management.
- Coordinate with local municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Participate in strategic planning and help identify opportunities for practice growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 8+ years of transportation and/or roadway engineering experience.
- Demonstrated project management experience on public infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with municipal clients and public agencies.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- INDOT project experience.
- Prior experience with roadway design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, or municipal infrastructure projects.
- Existing relationships within the Indiana transportation market.
- Experience with business development and client management.
- Proven success mentoring and developing engineering staff.
What You'll Find Here
- Established transportation engineering practice with a strong project backlog.
- Diverse mix of roadway, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
- Direct interaction with clients and key decision-makers.
- Opportunities for advancement into senior leadership roles.
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and strong emphasis on professional development.
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