Director of Transportation Design Services (PE)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Sign-on bonus consideration

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Director of Transportation Design Engineering to lead the transportation design group, set strategic direction, and drive successful delivery of municipal and transportation projects.

You will mentor diverse teams, manage client relationships, ensure quality designs, and stay current with industry standards. Required: Civil Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of experience, and CAD proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads/MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a PE license.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design engineering.
• Proficient CAD skills with AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads/MicroStation.
• Strong leadership, client management, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the transportation design engineering department.
• Develop long-term goals and initiatives to drive growth.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of transportation projects within budget and schedule.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and mentor engineers and project managers.
• Build and maintain client relationships and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality control of engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) 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.