Mid - Level Transportation Design Engineer

LVI Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

LVI Associates in Indiana is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead a portfolio of roadway and municipal projects, from planning through construction. The role involves coordinating with clients, agencies, and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree and a PE license, bring 8+ years of transportation experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and business development skills to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of transportation/roadway engineering experience.
• Proven project management experience on public infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from planning through construction.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact for modules and agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support business development and client meetings.
• Coordinate with municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead and deliver transportation infrastructure projects throughout Indiana. This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of roadway, highway, municipal, and traffic-related projects while serving as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven project management skills and a desire to mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the transportation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and roadway projects from planning and design through construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Oversee roadway design, intersection improvements, corridor studies, traffic-related improvements, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client meetings, and relationship management.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in strategic planning and help identify opportunities for practice growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of transportation and/or roadway engineering experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience on public infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with municipal clients and public agencies.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• INDOT project experience.
• Prior experience with roadway design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Existing relationships within the Indiana transportation market.
• Experience with business development and client management.
• Proven success mentoring and developing engineering staff.

What You'll Find Here

• Established transportation engineering practice with a strong project backlog.
• Diverse mix of roadway, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Direct interaction with clients and key decision-makers.
• Opportunities for advancement into senior leadership roles.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and strong emphasis on professional development.