Principal Engineer​/Project Manager - Transportation

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all.

• Location: Austin, TX
• Job Type: Hybrid
• Requisition : 11256

Are you motivated, energetic, and connected with clients, contractors, and subconsultants in the A/E/C industry? We are looking for a talented and ambitious Transportation Principal Engineer in our Austin, TX office. You will provide engineering and project management expertise on highway projects, including roadway studies, design, drainage, and utility systems.

• Lead, direct, and mentor project team design staff on transportation projects.
• Assist in staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring.
• Develop marketing strategies for transportation project opportunities.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, and negotiations.
• Review projects after award to collaborate on work procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Attend client meetings and evaluate client needs.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years as a Project Manager on large or complex highway projects.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with TxDOT design methods, plan preparation, and standards.
• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large multi-disciplined projects.
• Working knowledge of roadway design software and virtual collaboration tools like Project Wise.
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
• Established relationships with key clients.

• Member-Owned: Aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Generous PTO, holidays, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, disability, and identity theft protection.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, 401K match, and profit‑sharing.

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.