Principal Transportation Engineer

OHM Advisors; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OHM Advisors as a Principal Transportation Engineer, leading the growth of the transportation practice in Tennessee. Manage complex projects, foster client relationships, and develop a high-performing team culture while advancing community infrastructure and resilience.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid professional association membership

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of TDOT standards and funding programs.
• Demonstrated success in client development and managing transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation projects and oversee design quality.
• Collaborate with teams to align solutions with client needs.
• Mentor engineering staff and support hiring efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Project Delivery

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Principal Transportation Engineer at OHM Advisors, you will lead the growth and direction of our transportation practice in Tennessee. You will manage key projects while developing and strengthening client relationships. This senior leadership role blends technical oversight, team development, and business strategy to deliver transportation solutions that enhance safety, mobility, and long-term community resilience.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as principal-in-charge on complex transportation projects, including roadway, corridor, and multimodal infrastructure initiatives.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring design quality, budget and schedule adherence, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with client needs and community goals.

Client Engagement & Business Development:

• Lead client engagement efforts, particularly with TDOT and local municipalities.
• Identify new opportunities and support pursuit strategies and proposal development.
• Represent OHM Advisors at industry events and serve as a visible leader in the regional transportation market.
• Guide and mentor engineering staff, providing oversight, training, and career development support.
• Support staffing plans and hiring efforts as the Tennessee transportation practice continues to grow.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that aligns with OHM’s values and mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of TDOT standards, funding programs, and project delivery processes.
• Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in client development, relationship management, and regional market growth.
• Working knowledge in design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and other transportation tools.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Engineering, and Business Development

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning and Civil Engineering

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