Director of Transportation Engineering

ELA Group, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ELA Group is seeking a proven transportation engineering leader to direct and grow our Transportation Practice across Pennsylvania. This is more than a technical role; we are looking for a business-minded leader who can build client relationships, mentor talented professionals, drive strategic growth, and serve as a trusted advisor to municipalities, developers, institutions, and public agencies.

You'll lead a team that delivers transportation solutions ranging from traffic impact studies and

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong business development and client management experience.
• Knowledge of PennDOT regulations and transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ELA's Transportation Practice.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts.
• Mentor and develop transportation professionals.
• Oversee project delivery, quality, and profitability.
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and civil engineers.
• Shape the future direction of transportation services at ELA.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Business development

Strategic thinking

Transportation planning

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

ELA Group is seeking a proven transportation engineering leader to direct and grow our Transportation Practice across Pennsylvania. This is more than a technical role. We are looking for a business-minded leader who can build client relationships, mentor talented professionals, drive strategic growth, and serve as a trusted advisor to municipalities, developers, institutions, and public agencies. You'll lead a team that delivers transportation solutions ranging from traffic impact studies and PennDOT permitting to signal design, corridor studies, municipal traffic engineering, and transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ELA's Transportation Practice
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts
• Mentor and develop transportation professionals
• Oversee project delivery, quality, and profitability
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and civil engineers
• Shape the future direction of transportation services at ELA

Qualifications

• PE license required
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Strong business development and client management experience
• Knowledge of PennDOT regulations and transportation planning