Principal Engineer​/Project Manager - Transportation

Job Title:

Principal Engineer / Project Manager, Transportation

Location:

Austin, TX

Job Type: Hybrid

Requisition

You will provide engineering and project management expertise on highway projects including roadway studies and design, drainage and utility systems, preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, project scheduling, and overall project management of large, complex highway corridors. This position offers exciting challenges and opportunities to develop the Texas program while managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, and resources, mentoring young staff engineers, assisting in transportation market business development, and participating in professional organizations and technical committees.

• Lead, direct, and mentor project team design staff on transportation projects, including plan development for a comprehensive range of transportation design projects such as horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, 3D roadway modeling, quantities calculations, construction specifications, and utility coordination.
• Assist in staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring staff.
• Assist in the development of marketing strategies for transportation project opportunities.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
• Review department project(s) after award to collaborate on work procedures/sequences and developing schedules, budgets, staffing, sub consultant involvement, and progress billings.
• Attend on‑site and off‑site client meetings.
• Evaluate client needs and identify requirements.
• Meet with client management as necessary during the term of a project to resolve issues and to obtain approvals at the project’s completion.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, environmental studies, and designs for projects.
• Evaluate need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtain permits when required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years of experience as a Project Manager on large or complex highway projects.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Project Management experience with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or local government agencies developing, delivering, and managing highway design projects.
• Experience with TxDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards and specifications or similar State DOT experience.
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large multi‑disciplined projects, multi‑office projects, and/or multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Knowledge of virtual collaboration tools such as Project Wise.
• Experienced in and fully capable of using the Microsoft software suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experienced in preparing technical approaches and work plans to support RFQ’s and technical proposals.
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills.
• Business acumen including negotiation skills.
• Established relationships with key clients.

Member‑ownership provides a culture that aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Paid time off includes numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health insurance includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial health benefits include life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.

Professional growth opportunities include tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial rewards include company stock ownership, a generous 401(k) match,…