Highways & Transportation Design Lead (Hybrid, CA PE)

Mott MacDonald; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Orange, CA seeks an experienced Highways & Transportation Design Lead with a California PE license and 25+ years in highway design to lead multi-project delivery. This hybrid role centers on delivering PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E while mentoring teams and pursuing new opportunities.

The role emphasizes client collaboration, adherence to Caltrans standards, and driving design excellence within a flexible, office-oriented schedule.

Qualifications

• California PE license required.
• 25+ years of highway and transportation design experience.
• Proven track record in PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E pursuits.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Familiarity with Caltrans design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage highway and transportation design projects from concept through delivery.
• Build and develop high-performing design teams to execute projects efficiently.
• Oversee preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E documents.
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans design standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Support alternate project delivery methods (Design-Build, CM/GC) as needed.
• Drive business development and pursuit strategy.
• Promote the Mott MacDonald brand for design services.

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Orange, CA seeks an experienced Highways & Transportation Design Lead with a California PE license and 25+ years in highway design to lead multi-project delivery. This hybrid role centers on delivering PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E while mentoring teams and pursuing new opportunities.

The role emphasizes client collaboration, adherence to Caltrans standards, and driving design excellence within a flexible, office-oriented schedule.