Transportation Engineering Practice Leader & Office Director

DKS Associates; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 162,400 - 185,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days

Paid Holidays

Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance

100% DKS paid Medical Premium

401k Pre-tax and Roth options

Job summary

DKS Associates in Boise is looking for a Roadway Design Practice Leader to guide the firm's direction in transportation engineering. You will leverage over 15 years of experience to oversee projects, develop client relationships, and mentor engineering talent.

This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise in roadway design. As a 100% employee-owned company, DKS offers a supportive culture with benefits that include a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in roadway and transportation design with a successful project portfolio.
• Experience in leading project teams and managing subconsultants.
• Knowledge of road design, utilities, drainage, and other relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and strategic direction for roadway design.
• Manage complex projects and contribute to strategic planning.
• Mentor staff and support recruitment efforts.

Skills

Project management and leadership

Roadway and transportation design

Client relationship development

Technical oversight

Business development

Mentorship

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Project management software

Civil engineering design tools

Job description

Shape the Future of Transportation in Boise and Beyond DKS Associates is growing! In November 2024, we proudly welcomed Six Mile Engineering, a respected Boise-area firm, into DKS, a 100% employee‑owned company. With this acquisition, we’ve combined Six Mile’s local expertise in roadway design with the full breadth of DKS’s national strengths in transportation planning, engineering, and technology. We are now seeking an experienced senior roadway design engineer to serve as our Roadway Design Practice Leader.

The Opportunity

This strategic leadership role blends technical excellence, business development, mentorship, and cross‑office collaboration to advance DKS’s reputation as a top‑tier transportation engineering firm. You will build client and agency relationships, oversee complex roadway projects, and guide the professional growth of engineers across the company.

This is more than a job, it’s your chance to set the direction of a growing practice, expand roadway and multimodal services, and mentor the next generation of leaders.

Why Join DKS?

• Reputation: For over 45 years, DKS has been a trusted partner in transportation design, traffic engineering, and technology innovation.
• Ownership Culture: As a 100% employee‑owned firm, every employee has a voice and a stake in our success.
• Growth: You’ll help expand our presence in Idaho and shape the future of roadway design across DKS.
• Breadth of Services: Our work spans roadway and intersection design, transit, ITS, connected vehicles, and emerging mobility.

Your Role as Roadway Design Practice Leader

• Define the vision and strategic direction for roadway design at DKS.
• Track industry trends and market opportunities to position the firm for growth.
• Contribute to company‑wide strategic planning and leadership forums.
• Cultivate strong relationships with agencies, clients, and partner firms.
• Identify and win new business opportunities; lead proposals and interviews.
• Manage a portfolio of complex projects including roadway widening, multimodal corridors, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and innovative intersections.
• Provide high‑level QA/QC, technical oversight, and project delivery guidance.
• Mentor staff across offices in technical design, client service, and leadership skills.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of top roadway design professionals.
• Represent DKS in industry organizations and promote thought leadership through conferences, committees, and publications.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance work culture.

Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Expertise: 15+ years in roadway and transportation design, with a portfolio of successful projects.
• Leadership Experience: Skilled in leading project teams, managing subconsultants, and serving as a client‑facing project manager.
• Technical Breadth: Knowledge in roadway, intersection, and roundabout design; drainage; utilities; water quality; bicycle and pedestrian facilities; traffic signals; construction traffic control; signing and striping; and illumination.
• Professional Credentials: PE license required; other specialty certifications a plus.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to grow a practice, expand services, and strengthen DKS’s presence in Idaho and beyond.

Your Impact

At DKS, you won’t just design streets and roads, you’ll shape communities. You’ll build on Six Mile’s local legacy while leveraging DKS’s national reputation and resources. This is a rare opportunity to own and grow a practice area, lead an office through expansion, and make a lasting mark on the company and the region.

Ready to Lead the Way?

Join a collaborative, employee‑owned firm that values innovation, technical excellence, and leadership. Together, let’s design the future of transportation in Boise and beyond.

What are our Benefits?

• A minimum of 20 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
• 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
• 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
• Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account Options
• Paid Jury/Witness Duty
• Paid Bereavement
• Leave without Pay
• Transit Subsidy
• Pre‑tax Commuter Option
• Referral Bonus Program
• DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k Pre‑tax and Roth options
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Verizon Employee Discount

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

• Training & Educational Assistance
• Professional Registration Award
• Technical & Professional Societies
• Conferences & Seminars
• Annual Bonus Program
• Years of Service Awards
• Flexible Work Schedule

Salary Range DOE

Roadway Design Practice Leader: $162,400 - $185,200 per year (posted job)

Roadway Design Practice Leader & Principal: $173,800 - $209,000 per year

DKS is proud to be 100% employee‑owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee‑owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. We put our employee‑owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee‑owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee‑owner of DKS!

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.