Senior Highway Engineer - Leader

About the role

This position is open to multiple locations within Texas. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and managing a highway design group within the Texas market.
• Hire and mentor staff.
• Guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in Texas as well as support growth throughout the company.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Business planning and strategy.
• Establish goals.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team.
• Grow and direct the roadway design practice.
• Pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation as well as municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations.

Requirements

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the designing of transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable.
• P.E., registered in the state of Texas.
• Strong knowledge of TXDOT Policies and Procedures preferred.
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing 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 developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and preparing/delivering presentations.
• Experience with all aspects of engineering project management including preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervising the execution of work.
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company.
• Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work.

Qualifications

• Passionate about transportation and infrastructure development.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong technical skills in civil engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Expertise in Civil Engineering
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Leadership and Team Management

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Onsite - Senior Level.