Senior Highway Engineer

Jobot; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Leave accrual

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Highway Engineering Leader to build and manage a highway design group in Texas, hiring and mentoring staff, and guiding growth strategy for the state.

This role centers on expanding our highway presence, with travel to project sites, client meetings, and offices, in a hybrid work environment. PE in TX and TxDOT knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience designing transportation projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and PE license in Texas.
• Proven ability to lead and grow an engineering group.

Responsibilities

• Operating with integrity and sound business principles.
• Business planning and strategy.
• Establishing goals and growing/directing the roadway design practice.
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team.

Skills

Transportation design

Staff mentoring

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE in Texas

Tools

TxDOT policies

Job description

Job details:

Hybrid + Prime on Projects + Partner owned

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us:

We're an established engineering firm with more than 100 years in business, known for quality work and quality people. Our philosophy is simple: we're people focused and project driven. As we grow, we're looking for team members who share our commitment to understanding today's infrastructure needs and developing smart solutions to improve how people and goods move.

Why join us:

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the growth of a highway design practice from the ground up in a new market. You'll have real influence over strategy, hiring, and direction — not just execute someone else's plan.

We invest in our people through:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group life insurance, plus optional additional life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job Details

We have an immediate opening for a Highway Engineering Leader to help build and manage a highway design group within the Texas market. This role will be central to expanding our presence across Texas — hiring and mentoring staff, guiding the overall direction of our growth in the state, and supporting broader company expansion.

Leadership responsibilities include:

• Operating with integrity and sound business principles
• Business planning and strategy
• Establishing goals and growing/directing the roadway design practice
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Open communication with partners and team

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience designing transportation projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE in Texas
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT policies and procedures
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing internal/external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff at all levels and direct resources effectively
• Ability to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervise execution of work
• Ability to travel to project sites, offices, and client meetings

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