Lead Civil Engineer, Transportation Infrastructure

MP Engineers + Architects; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Engineers + Architects is seeking a highly experienced civil engineer to lead the technical execution of complex highway design projects for state and municipal clients in Massachusetts. The role requires PE licensure, 10+ years of progressive experience, MassDOT familiarity, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop work plans, ensure quality and schedule compliance, and contribute to proposals and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain the certificate in six months
• MassDOT experience required
• Project and client management experience highly desired
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (MicroStation, Open Roads Designer (ORD) as well as Microsoft Office)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and deliverables for state and municipal highway projects.
• Provide expert technical consultation and resolve complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges across transportation infrastructure projects.
• Lead advanced technical initiatives in collaboration with engineering disciplines and project management teams to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and manage discipline-specific work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineering staff, including reviewing designs, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Lead the technical development of proposals, presentations, and client-facing materials, representing the organization effectively before clients, public stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

QA/QC

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

Microsoft Office

Job description

MP Engineers + Architects is seeking a highly experienced civil engineer to lead the technical execution of complex highway design projects for state and municipal clients in Massachusetts. The role requires PE licensure, 10+ years of progressive experience, MassDOT familiarity, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop work plans, ensure quality and schedule compliance, and contribute to proposals and client communications.