Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Oxford Solutions is working with a civil engineering firm to hire a Senior Transportation Project Engineer to lead highway and bridge design initiatives from concept through construction support. This is a direct hire opportunity for an experienced transportation professional who enjoys leading teams, managing complex infrastructure projects, and building strong client relationships.

This role is well suited for a seasoned engineer with deep experience in transportation design and project management who thrives in a leadership capacity and takes ownership of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid- to large-scale transportation projects, including highways and bridges, from initial scoping and planning through final delivery.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee technical design strategy and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, public agencies, and clients to meet project objectives.
• Direct QA/QC efforts, review deliverables, monitor billing, and manage project closeout activities.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing consistent communication, updates, and technical guidance.
• Prepare proposals and support business development efforts by strengthening existing relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Guide projects through public review processes and municipal or state agency approvals.
• Mentor and support engineering staff, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant design tools to effectively collaborate with technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, including management of DOT-funded highway and bridge projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; EIT candidates with strong experience and intent to obtain licensure will be considered.
• Experience working with state DOT standards such as NYDOT or PennDOT preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  Micro Station experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.