Engineering Manager - Transportation Engineer

Farnsworth Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a transportation team. This role involves oversight of projects, client relationships, and mentorship of staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transportation engineering, a passion for project management, and a proven track record in client engagement. The company offers a hybrid work environment and robust employee benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation and/or structural experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with MODOT and local projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead transportation engineering projects.
• Develop and mentor engineering staff.
• Establish and maintain project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

Geopak

Job description

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Id:2894

# of Openings:1

Joinus and grow your career with a certifiedGreat Place to Workfor the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Groupis seekinganEngineering Managerin one of the below posting locations. In this role you will work closely with our other offices as you grow and lead a client focused, technically excellent transportation and traffic engineering team to serve local, statewide, and nationwide clients in the support of multiple planning, design, and construction projects.

Posting Locations for this role:St. Louis, MO or Belleville, IL

Job Activities:

• Manage and lead projects and teams related to transportation planning and design, traffic studies, and/or construction engineering
• Develop and Mentor Staff
• Collaborate with other disciplines
• Client Relations
• New Business Development
• Establish and maintain budgets and schedules
• Work in partnership with leadership and other team members throughout the Transportation Group and Company

Specific Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program
• 15+ years transportation and / or structural experience with diverse project experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience working on and with MODOT, County and Local Agency projects and have established relationships with these clients
• Proven leadership skills with engineering staff
• Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to effectively manage clients and projects
• Ability to effectively participate and lead marketing activities
• Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously
• Working experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of MicroStation and Geopak

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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