Senior Highway Engineer - Leader

Whitman,-Requardt-; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Austin, Texas, seeks a Highway Engineering Leader to build and manage a highway design group in the Texas market, mentor staff, and guide the company’s expansion. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in transportation project design, a Texas PE, and strong TXDOT knowledge; travel to project sites and client meetings is expected. This role opens to multiple Texas locations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in designing transportation projects.
• P.E. license registered in Texas (Texas PE).
• Strong knowledge of TXDOT policies and procedures preferred.
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing relationships.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead highway design team within Texas market.
• Build and maintain client relationships and pursue proposals.
• Guide growth and expansion of the roadway design practice.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of transportation projects.

Skills

Communication

Business development

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Proposals

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Job description

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Full Time Austin, TX, US

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 the 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

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

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)