Principal Engineer – Project Manager, Transportation

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Tuition assistance

Company stock ownership

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a talented and ambitious Transportation Principal Engineer for their Austin, TX office. This hybrid role involves providing engineering and project management expertise on highway projects, including roadway studies, design, drainage, and utility systems.

The ideal candidate will lead project teams, manage multi-disciplined projects, and must have a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

A comprehensive benefits package includes generous PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years as a Project Manager on large or complex highway projects.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with TxDOT design methods, plan preparation, and standards.
• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large multi-disciplined projects.
• Working knowledge of roadway design software and virtual collaboration tools like ProjectWise.
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
• Established relationships with key clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and mentor project team design staff on transportation projects.
• Assist in staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring.
• Develop marketing strategies for transportation project opportunities.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, and negotiations.
• Review projects after award to collaborate on work procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Attend client meetings and evaluate client needs.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance.

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all.

Position Details

• Location: Austin, TX
• Job Type: Hybrid
• Requisition ID: 11256

Are you motivated, energetic, and connected with clients, contractors, and subconsultants in the A/E/C industry? We are looking for a talented and ambitious Transportation Principal Engineer in our Austin, TX office. You will provide engineering and project management expertise on highway projects, including roadway studies, design, drainage, and utility systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, direct, and mentor project team design staff on transportation projects.
• Assist in staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring.
• Develop marketing strategies for transportation project opportunities.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, and negotiations.
• Review projects after award to collaborate on work procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Attend client meetings and evaluate client needs.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates.
• Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years as a Project Manager on large or complex highway projects.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with TxDOT design methods, plan preparation, and standards.
• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large multi-disciplined projects.
• Working knowledge of roadway design software and virtual collaboration tools like ProjectWise.
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
• Established relationships with key clients.

What We Offer

• Member-Owned: Aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Generous PTO, holidays, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, disability, and identity theft protection.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, 401K match, and profit‑sharing.

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.