Civil Engineer (PE) - Highway Department Manager

pennoniexternalcareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Highway Transportation Engineer to lead the Highway Department in the Philadelphia Transportation Division. The role involves mentoring staff, managing multi-disciplinary projects with PennDOT District 6-0, the City of Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and supporting highway design efforts across the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Responsibilities include ensuring project performance within schedule and budget, preparing supplements, drafting quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of highway design experience.
• License required: Professional Engineer – PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Highway Department within the Philadelphia Transportation Division.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects with PennDOT District 6-0, City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
• Support highway design projects for clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget performance including schedule, cost and scope management.
• Prepare supplements when scope/schedule change due to unforeseen conditions.
• Develop and execute project-specific quality management plans.
• Prepare progress reports and invoices as the Project Manager.
• Experience in developing SOI and proposals for PennDOT, Turnpike Commission and others in the Philadelphia region.

Skills

Staff mentorship

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Professional Engineer – PA

Job description

Pennoni is currently looking for a Senior Highway Transportation Engineer to lead the Highway Department in our Philadelphia Transportation Division with experience consistent, but not limited to:

• Mentor and develop staff.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects with PennDOT District 6-0, the City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
• Support highway design projects for clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
• Responsible project performance including schedule, cost and management of the scope of work, delivering on-time and within budget performance.
• Preparation of supplements when scope and/or schedule change attributed to unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare and execute project specific quality management plans.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and invoices as the Project Manager.
• Experience in the development of Statement of Interest (SOI) and proposals for PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and other transportation entities in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Region.

Additional Required Attributes:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years experience in highway design.
• Licenses required: Professional Engineer – PA

Preferred Attributes:

• Understanding of PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) regulation and permitting process.
• Active participant in the professional associations such as ASCE, ASHE, and others.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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