Lead Senior Roadway Engineer
About the role
This position plays a vital role in expanding our presence in the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia market. It involves hiring, mentoring staff, guiding the overall direction of our growth and expansion, and supporting growth throughout the company.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and lead teams throughout WRA’s market areas
- Pursue and manage transportation projects within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia region including VDOT, TDOT, and local municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations
- Establish and grow a market for a leading multi-disciplined A&E firm
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout the company
- Operate with integrity and sound business principles
- Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy
- Build and maintain positive client relationships
- Communicate openly with partners and team members
- Grow and direct the transportation practice in Virginia
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program, master's degree preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia and Tennessee or ability to obtain within six months through comity from another state
- 16+ years of progressive experience related to highway engineering including experience with VDOT and TDOT
- Strong knowledge of TDOT and VDOT Policies and Procedures
- Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships
- Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work
- Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in the mid-Atlantic Region of the US
- Alternative Project Delivery (Design-Build, CMAR, and PPTA) experience a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads and AutoCAD preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
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Commensurate with experience
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Onsite - Full-Time
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