Transportation Engineering Market Lead - GP

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking an outstanding professional for this role and are prepared to provide a sign‑on incentive for the candidate whose skills and experience best align with our needs. This role is ideal for a senior leader who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for building client relationships, and a proven ability to win and deliver work.

This individual will play a key role in shaping FHU’s growth in South Dakota, leading business development efforts, supporting project delivery, and providing leadership to local staff.

• Lead business development efforts in the Sioux Falls region and South Dakota, with a focus on SDDOT and local agency clients
• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU growth goals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively position FHU for upcoming pursuits
• Lead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new work
• Demonstrate the ability to win work and grow backlog

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership within the Sioux Falls office, supporting staff development, hiring, and retention
• Partner with regional and technical leadership to set direction for growth and staffing
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment
• Support recruiting and help build a strong local team aligned with FHU culture

• Serve as Project Manager on transportation‑related projects, including roadway, traffic, and planning efforts
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Provide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight on project deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain strong working relationships with SDDOT and support ongoing coordination efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Dakota, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic, planning, or civil design
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing staff
• Proven success in business development and winning work
• Experience working with South Dakota DOT
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• Experience with Micro Station Open Roads or similar design tools
• Background in civil/roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning.
• Experience working with local municipalities in the Sioux Falls region

The pay for this position has a range of $150,000 – $185,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, we are currently offering a substantial sign‑on bonus for this role.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high‑deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work‑life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit‑sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee‑led groups