Principal Transportation Engineer
What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors
As a Principal Transportation Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will lead the growth and direction of our transportation practice in Tennessee. You will manage key projects while developing and strengthening client relationships. This senior leadership role blends technical oversight, team development, and business strategy to deliver transportation solutions that enhance safety, mobility, and long-term community resilience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as principal-in-charge on complex transportation projects, including roadway, corridor, and multimodal infrastructure initiatives.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring design quality, budget and schedule adherence, and technical excellence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with client needs and community goals.
- Lead client engagement efforts, particularly with TDOT and local municipalities.
- Identify new opportunities and support pursuit strategies and proposal development.
- Represent OHM Advisors at industry events and serve as a visible leader in the regional transportation market.
- Guide and mentor engineering staff, providing oversight, training, and career development support.
- Support staffing plans and hiring efforts as the Tennessee transportation practice continues to grow.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that aligns with OHM’s values and mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of TDOT standards, funding programs, and project delivery processes.
- Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated success in client development, relationship management, and regional market growth.
- Working knowledge in design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and other transportation tools.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Benefits
- BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company Profit Sharing
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid professional association membership
- Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
- Volunteer Service Leave
- 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Options
- Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: Voluntary Wellness Program OHM Grad School OHM University
About the Role
We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.
Qualifications
At OHM Advisors, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees, regardless of background, and we strive to ensure that our hiring practices reflect this commitment.
Skills
To be successful in this role, you should have strong technical skills in transportation engineering, excellent communication and leadership abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. You should also have a passion for making a positive impact on communities and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Benefits
- BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company Profit Sharing
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid professional association membership
- Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
- Volunteer Service Leave
- 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Options
- Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: Voluntary Wellness Program OHM Grad School OHM University
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with standard business hours.