Director of Transportation (PE)

Halff Associates, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Director specializing in Transportation in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have a Texas Professional Engineer License and at least 15 years of experience in Transportation Engineering. Responsibilities include leading the transportation practice, maintaining client relationships, and driving business development. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the Transportation Engineering industry.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas required.
• Established leadership and expertise in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in technical areas and oversee transportation practice.
• Research markets, maintain client relationships, and identify business opportunities.
• Create and execute strategic plans for practice growth.
• Collaborate with national Transportation Practice to implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership in Transportation Engineering

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineering Director (PE), Transportation, Houston, TX

Halff is seeking a Director of Transportation, with a Texas Professional Engineer License, to support and provide leadership in the Houston, Texas transportation market. The selected individual will be responsible for the growth and success of transportation planning, design, and related services within the Greater‑Houston region, including business development, client relationships and project delivery.

What you will do:

• Providing strong leadership and guidance in areas of technical expertise and overseeing the transportation practice in the region.
• Researching markets, developing and maintaining client relationships, and identifying business opportunities.
• Creating and executing strategic plans and guiding practice growth.
• Leading successful strategic pursuits and capture planning for specific opportunities.
• Working closely with operations staff in the region to identify, hire, develop and grow key staff and resources, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Collaborating with Halff's national Transportation Practice to implement best practices and leverage firm‑wide resources.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or an ABET‑accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the Transportation Engineering industry.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• Established leadership and expertise in the industry.
• Strong client connections, particularly TxDOT relationships at senior levels.
• Positive attitude, self‑directed yet a team player, with a focus on integrity and quality.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran’s Day for our veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.