Senior Highway Project Manager | CT
Senior Transportation Engineer
Hartford, CT
I'm partnering with a well-established, employee-focused consulting engineering firm seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join its growing New England transportation team. This is an opportunity to take a lead role on complex roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects while helping shape the next generation of engineers and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
The candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for project delivery, client relationships, staff development, and business growth across a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects for state agencies, municipalities, and other public-sector clients.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical delivery of roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects from planning through final design and construction support.
- Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Coordinate with municipalities, transportation agencies, and clients throughout project development.
- Present technical findings and project recommendations during client meetings, public meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, traffic, bridge, environmental, survey, and water resources professionals.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers through technical oversight, training, and career development support.
- Assist with proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and business development activities.
- Review project deliverables for compliance with federal, state, and local design standards and regulations.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Work on high-profile transportation infrastructure projects throughout New England.
- Strong career advancement path into senior technical leadership and project management.
- Opportunity to help grow client relationships and influence the direction of major transportation programs.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a commitment to professional development and employee growth.
- Flexible and hybrid work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 10+ years of experience in transportation or highway engineering.
- Strong experience delivering roadway, highway, or multimodal transportation projects from preliminary design through final design.
- Knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO, MUTCD, ADA requirements, and DOT design criteria.
- Experience with state transportation agencies and municipal clients, particularly within New England.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, or municipal transportation projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and related transportation design software.
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Concept Station and advanced roadway modeling tools.
Benefits:
- A generous 20% 401(k) match program.
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