Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 / year

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO.

We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities.

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects in Massachusetts. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated leader to manage projects from concept through construction while helping shape safer, more efficient transportation systems across the region.

In this role, you’ll serve as both a technical expert and project leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and mentoring emerging talent—all while delivering high-quality transportation solutions.

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, with a focus on highways and roadways, for municipal and state clients
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate internal teams and collaborate on staff allocation and workload planning
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy
• Provide technical expertise in roadway and highway design and construction management
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical and project challenges
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers
• Support recruitment and team growth initiatives in partnership with leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to support repeat business and partnerships

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Roadway/highway design experience required
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Experience working with DOT agencies (MassDOT experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related design/modeling tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.