Transportation Engineer - Division Manager (PE)

About the role

Civil Science is looking for a driven and strategic Transportation Design Division Manager to lead and grow our transportation design practice in North Dakota. This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Transportation Design Division, including project managers and design staff
• Oversee multiple transportation design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Serve as a senior client contact for transportation-related work
• Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationships and pursuits
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the transportation division and expand market presence
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a strong team culture and technical excellence
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC processes and high-quality project delivery
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in project oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for North Dakota required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation design or related infrastructure
• Experience managing teams and leading complex projects
• Strong understanding of project management principles (budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC)
• Experience working with NDDOT and/or public agency clients
• Proficiency in relevant design and production tools

What You’ll Get to Do

• Lead and manage the Transportation Design Division, including project managers and design staff
• Oversee multiple transportation design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Serve as a senior client contact for transportation-related work
• Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationships and pursuits
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the transportation division and expand market presence
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a strong team culture and technical excellence
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC processes and high-quality project delivery
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in project oversight

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and division management experience
• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects and lead project managers
• Experience in transportation design and infrastructure projects
• Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team-building abilities
• Demonstrated ability to drive quality and consistency across projects

Benefits

• Three weeks of PTO
• Eight holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• A 401K plan