Senior Traffic Engineer - Leader
About the role
This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in Texas, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in Texas as well as supporting growth throughout the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the roadway design practice.
Responsibilities
- Pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation as well as municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations
- Manage and mentor staff of all levels and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
- Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervise the execution of work
- Travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
- Utilize and develop new technologies and approaches for performing work
Requirements
- Minimum of 16 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
- Excellent communication and business development skills including developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and preparing/delivering presentations
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
The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 – $240,000.00. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.