Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Transportation

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Riverside (CA)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k)
Annual performance bonus
Mentorship and education assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer. In this role, you will lead transportation projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with public agencies. Candidates must have a BS in Civil Engineering, along with over 10 years of experience, and a California PE license is required. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals eager to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
  • California PE required.
  • Experience working with Caltrans and local agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation and roadway design projects from planning through delivery.
  • Manage scope, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate with public agencies and review authorities.
  • Oversee design quality and mentor engineering staff.
  • Support proposals and client relationships as needed.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience
Project management
Leadership
Collaboration with public agencies

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job details: 4 days remote. This Jobot Job is hosted by Alex Hall. Salary $125,000 - $195,000 per year.

A Bit About Us

This is a senior-level transportation engineering and project management role with real autonomy. You’ll lead roadway and transportation infrastructure projects across Southern California, working directly with public agencies, internal design teams, and junior engineers. The firm is well established, financially stable, and known for long employee tenure. This is a leadership role for someone who wants responsibility without constant fire drills.

Why join us?

  • Salary range $125,000 – $195,000, plus annual performance bonus
  • Long-tenured team with a stable backlog and strong leadership
  • Hybrid flexibility in a professional, trust-based environment
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Mentorship, education assistance, clear growth paths, and equal opportunity employer
Job Details
Responsibilities
  • Lead transportation and roadway design projects from planning through delivery
  • Manage scope, schedules, and budgets
  • Coordinate with public agencies and review authorities
  • Oversee design quality and mentor engineering staff
  • Support proposals and client relationships as needed
Qualifications
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • 10+ years of transportation engineering experience
  • California PE required
  • Experience working with Caltrans and local agencies preferred

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