Senior Highway Engineer - Regional Lead

ZipRecruiter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Regional Highway Engineering Leader for its Tampa office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in highway design and leadership, focusing on public sector projects. This role involves strategic business development, mentoring staff, and managing a diverse range of engineering projects.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience in highway design.
• P.E. registered in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with federal and state transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional highway design group and manage projects for public sector clients.
• Develop business strategies to expand market presence.
• Mentor and manage engineering staff effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Strong Communication

Mentoring

Highway Design Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree or advanced degree (desirable)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our dynamic team and help us to design the critical infrastructure that improves our world!

We have an immediate opening for a Regional Highway Engineering Leader in our Tampa, FL office. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong industry reputation and an expanding presence in the Florida market. This position will play an important role in expanding our market presence and supporting our design disciplines within Florida and companywide. Core responsibilities include strategic business development, hiring and mentoring staff and client and project management. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to develop and lead a regional highway design group that will pursue, secure and manage projects primarily for public sector clients including FDOT, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, municipal clients and other public entities. Our highway contracts range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchanges and new corridor designs to statewide and districtwide continuing services contracts. We also provide a full range of design-build and owner’s representative services.

Requirements:

• A minimum of sixteen (16) years of experience in highway design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable
• P.E., registered in the state of Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures
• Experience designing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with FDOT standards and procedures; experience with other state and local agencies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic a plus
• Experience with Alternative Delivery projects (Design-Build, P3, etc.) a plus
• Proven track record of developing and growing design groups and establishing external and internal 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 presentations
• Experience with all aspects of engineering project management including preparing scopes of work, estimates, and project schedules
• Ability 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
• Openness to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work

Benefits:

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:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term 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)

Position # 2133

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