Director of Transportation Engineering — Lead, Mentor & Innovate (Hybrid)

GRAEF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The salary range for this position is

Training, Mentorship, and Leadership D

A team atmosphere dedicated to open沟

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Free parking

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF in Chicago is seeking a Director of Transportation Engineering to advance technical excellence, lead a firmwide practice, and develop the next generation of leaders. You will oversee standards, quality, and project delivery while collaborating with professionals across the firm.

You will mentor staff, promote collaboration across offices, shape strategy and business development, and stay engaged in complex projects, risk management, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 12 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical and leadership experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Passion for technical excellence, quality, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of firmwide technical standards and quality processes.
• Promote cross-office collaboration and connect projects with the right expertise.
• Develop people and future leaders through onboarding, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Shape technical strategy, innovation, recruiting, and business planning.
• Remain engaged in project work with leadership, design, and oversight to manage risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Staff development

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

GRAEF in Chicago is seeking a Director of Transportation Engineering to advance technical excellence, lead a firmwide practice, and develop the next generation of leaders. You will oversee standards, quality, and project delivery while collaborating with professionals across the firm.

You will mentor staff, promote collaboration across offices, shape strategy and business development, and stay engaged in complex projects, risk management, and client relationships.