Senior Highway Engineer - Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer - Team Lead to join their Transportation Business Group in Charlotte. This role involves leading a team, managing projects, and ensuring high-quality production while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to the company's inclusive culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and work closely with both industrial and public clients, making a difference in the community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in engineering or related field.
• Professional registration or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations, staff development, and profitability.
• Function as Project Manager and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning and client relations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Ability to Handle Multiple Assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is looking for a Senior Highway Engineer - Team Lead to join our Transportation Business Group in Charlotte, NC. In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Assist with the operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function when needed as a Project Manager and assist with production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities for section staff and technical service functions, and also lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field
• PE License
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting

Mar 12, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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