Senior Highway Engineer - Leader

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts for medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP seeks a Highway Engineering Leader to build and lead a highway design group in Texas, expanding our presence within the state and guiding growth company-wide. The role emphasizes staff mentorship, client relations, and strategic planning to win transportation projects.

You will oversee project delivery, coordinate with TxDOT and local agencies, and travel to project sites and offices as needed, while maintaining high standards of quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; PE license in Texas preferred
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable
• Proven ability to lead and grow highway design groups

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a highway design group within the Texas market
• Build and mentor staff, manage client relationships and contribute to business development
• Oversee transportation projects with TxDOT, municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations
• Develop capabilities and guide growth of the roadway design practice
• Travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings as needed
• Ensure quality and timely deliverables and supervise project execution

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Business development

Proposals & presentations

Project management

Cost estimates

Schedules

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Professional Engineer (PE) in TX

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

We have an immediate opening for a Highway Engineering Leader that will assist in building and managing a highway design group within the Texas market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in Texas, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in Texas as well as supporting growth throughout the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the roadway design practice. The successful candidate must be energetic and have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation as well as municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

This position is open to multiple locations within Texas.

Requirements

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the designing of transportation projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable
• P.E., registered in the state of Texas
• Strong knowledge of TXDOT Policies and Procedures preferred
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills including developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and preparing/delivering presentations
• Experience with all aspects of engineering project management including preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervising the execution of work.
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work

Benefits

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)