Senior Civil Engineer (PE), Transportation

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Long-term disability

401(k) plus ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

HSA and FSAs

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer (PE) in Fort Worth, TX to lead the design and construction of transportation projects. TX PE license and 8+ years of roadway experience with DOT/municipal work are required, along with ORD/OpenRoads experience and strong leadership.

The role emphasizes project management, staff guidance, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes, with growth and ownership opportunities within Halff.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited civil engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• 8+ years in roadway project development for DOT/municipal work (TX preferred).
• OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and MicroStation CADD experience required.
• Ability to lead design teams, manage schedules and budgets, and interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction of transportation projects from planning to delivery.
• Lead project scopes, budgets, schedules, and team coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subconsultants and internal teams to meet quality standards.
• Provide guidance to staff and ensure adherence to Halff and industry standards.
• Assist in proposals, RFQs, and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Quality focus

Team mentoring

Education

ABET accredited civil engineering degree

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation CADD

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (PE), Transportation, Fort Worth, TX

Halff has an opening for a Senior Roadway Design Engineer, with a Texas PE License, in our Roadway / Transportation team in our Fort Worth, TX office. The ideal candidate would have 8-15 years of experience in roadway design for DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas. Candidates must have the ability to lead project design and plan production and provide guidance to technical staff with a commitment to quality. OpenRoads Designer (ORD) experience required. This role offers a great opportunity to Roadway / Transportation Engineers looking for advancement and professional growth while honing their skills in project management and oversight. Join us and work with highly talented professionals while contributing to North Texas business development activities and client advocacy. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of transportation projects.
• Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
• Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
• This position requires strong design experience and prefers project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
• Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Work closely with the Transportation Team Leader in the development and delivery of roadway / transportation projects.
• Perform complex transportation engineering tasks and lead other professional staff in the development of transportation projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, personnel, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple transportation tasks or projects in support of business needs.
• Manage other consultant teams and the workload of design staff including Engineers, EITSs, and technical staff that contribute to the growth and safety of Texas roadways.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
• Review transportation deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Report on project progress and budgets.
• Work with the Transportation Team Leader and Operations Managers in business development activities.
• Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Texas.
• At least 8 years of experience in roadway project development with emphasis in DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas.
• MicroStation CADD and OpenRoads experience required.
• Ability to lead technical staff and manage projects in all aspects, from schedules and budgets to client interaction and proposal preparation and with a commitment to quality.
• Experience managing roadway design projects and plan production.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Positive attitude, be self-directed yet a team player and a person of high character with a focus on quality, integrity and success.
• Primavera (P6) Experience is desirable.

The Halff Transportation Advantage

• Multi-discipline teams to meet challenges that are often complicated by aging infrastructure and shrinking budgets.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation projects to move people and goods safely and reliably.
• Collaborative approach to transportation projects.

Halff's Transportation Services

• Bicycle, Pedestrian and Active Transportation Planning and Design
• Drainage Design
• Feasibility and Preliminary Engineering
• Innovative Intersections
• Local and Regional Transportation Planning
• Multimodal and Transit Planning and Design
• NEPA Studies, Outreach and Visualization
• Roadway Design
• Safety Improvements
• Structural Engineering
• TCP/Maintenance of Traffic
• Traffic Engineering/ITS

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity & Ethical Hiring

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's of Civil Engineering (required)

• Experience
• Ability to lead project design and plan production and provide guidance to technical staff with a commitment to quality (required)
• 8 years: MicroStation CADD and OpenRoads experience (required)
• 8 years: Experience in roadway project development with emphasis in DOT and/or municipal projects, preferably in Texas (required)

• Licenses & Certifications
• Professional Engineer (required)

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