Director of Transportation Design Services (PE)

Metro Associates; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Metro Associates in Carmel, IN is seeking a Director of Transportation Design Engineering to lead the transportation design team, drive project delivery, and manage client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in the field, and expertise with Civil 3D/OpenRoads/MicroStation. You will guide strategic initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure quality across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads/MicroStation.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the transportation design engineering department.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, business plans, and initiatives to drive department growth.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transportation and municipal projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Serve as a project director on key initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while understanding their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project scopes, deliverables, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in transportation and municipal engineering.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable engineering designs and deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Client management

Team mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

Director of Transportation Design Engineering

About the Role

A growing engineering and construction services firm is seeking a Director of Transportation Design Engineering to provide strategic leadership and oversee the design and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role for an experienced transportation engineering professional with a strong track record in project delivery, team leadership, and client management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the transportation design engineering department.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, business plans, and initiatives to drive department growth.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transportation and municipal projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Serve as a project director on key initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while understanding their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project scopes, deliverables, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in transportation and municipal engineering.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable engineering designs and deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads/MicroStation.
• Proven experience successfully managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with ODOT and/or INDOT projects preferred.

Compensation: Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.

Bonus: Directors are eligible to participate in performance-based bonus pools tied to company and department performance. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for candidates who may be leaving existing compensation on the table or whose salary expectations are slightly above the target range.