MOT Principal Engineer

Job Description

Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) on large, multi-disciplinary transportation programs
Develop project-wide MOT strategies, policies, and design criteria for major corridors and interchanges
Lead and oversee MOT design teams across multiple offices, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation in temporary traffic control solutions
Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to work zone traffic operations and safety
Serve as a key interface with senior client representatives, contractors, and stakeholders on complex MOT issues and negotiations
Provide high-level technical review and approval of MOT deliverables and ensure adherence to company and client quality standards
Mentor and develop future MOT leaders, including succession planning and capability building across the organization

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 10 to 12 years of extensive experience in Maintenance of Traffic planning and design for major highway and bridge projects
• Recognized expertise in MUTCD and multiple state DOT MOT standards and policies
• Demonstrated experience leading MOT on mega-projects or programs with complex staging and traffic management needs
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Desired Skills

• Experience as MOT lead or discipline manager on design-build/P3 projects exceeding $1B in construction value
• Experience participating in industry committees or working groups related to work zone safety and traffic control
• Proven track record of developing innovative work zone solutions that improve safety and mobility
• Experience in program-level management of distributed MOT teams and resources

Pay

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

About the Role

Parsons is looking for a talented MOT Principal Engineer to join our team full-time to support one of the many large transformative transportation projects that we have either won, are currently pursuing, or will pursue across the nation.

Responsibilities

See Job Description above.

Requirements

See Required Skills above.

Qualifications

See Desired Skills above.

Skills

See Required Skills above.

Benefits

See Benefits above.

Schedule

This position is remote, and the selected candidate will have flexibility in work location while still supporting virtual collaboration with Parsons teams.

Company Information

Parsons is a premier design-build firm with over 16,000 employees worldwide and nearly $7 billion in revenue. We have been the engineer of record or have assisted on some of the most challenging projects in the country, including the Gordie Howe Bridge near Detroit, MI, the Clear Path projects in Indianapolis, IN, the Brent Spence project in Cincinnati, OH, and the SR 400 project in Atlanta, GA.

Company Culture

We are committed to cultivating an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. We believe in valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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