Lead Highway Engineer

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager/Team Lead to guide highway projects and lead a design team from Lawrenceville.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, client engagement, and delivering complex project scopes. The ideal candidate has 9–15 years in highway design, NJ PE license, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while coordinating with NJDOT and related agencies.

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of experience required.
• NJ PE License required.
• Prior NJDOT experience preferred.
• Experience with County Projects, DRPA and DRJTBC is a bonus.
• Led highway design tasks or teams and contributed to proposals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead for highway-oriented projects.
• Mentor junior Highway Design staff.
• Pursue Business Development by attending professional events.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Support Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business Development

Multitasking

Education

NJ PE License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring a Senior Highway Project Manager/Team Lead.

Our ideal candidate has 9-15 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects.Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as Technical Lead for highway-oriented projects
• Serve as mentor to junior Highway Design Department staff
• Perform Business Development activities including attending professional society events
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Assist with Quality Control/Quality Assurance Reviews

Job Requirements

• 9-15 years of experience
• NJ PE License
• Previous experience with NJDOT is preferred
• Experience working on County Projects, DRPA and DRJTBC is a bonus
• Served as a Highway Task Leader or Lead Designer
• Participated in preparation of technical and price proposals
• Willing to attend marketing events
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

Pay Range: $115,000 - $165,000(depending on qualifications)

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated toMoving Forward Together