Senior Project Engineer Traffic/ ITS

HNTB; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Senior Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA to manage engineering projects and mentor junior staff. This role involves leading project teams, ensuring technical accuracy, and adhering to budgets and schedules.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with significant project management experience. A Master’s degree or a PhD is preferred, along with excellent technical and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience preferred with a Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and distribute work on engineering projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Plan project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Technical knowledge in multiple discipline projects

Problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Overview

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. The role consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. It applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross‑discipline projects and leverages technical knowledge to address design‑related issues or concerns. Working closely with the project manager, it involves creative problem solving, client interactions and task completion to meet the project schedule. The engineer develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. The role may also mentor, train and review the work of junior engineer staff, providing constructive feedback, and contributes to the successful delivery of diverse projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You’ll Do

• Use senior‑level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions.
• Plan, distribute work, and lead while ensuring adherence to schedule and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort, managing adherence to scope and budget for discipline‑specific projects.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of the project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex projects.
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project with client counterparts and teaming partners at the staff level for work within the discipline.
• Lead discipline delivery on larger, multi‑disciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
• Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate accountability to deliver projects that are high quality, on‑time, and within budget and scope.
• Vision beyond the task at hand, anticipating risks and effects of actions.
• Understanding and support of the objectives responsible for successful project delivery, recognizing how multiple disciplines influence project development.
• Application of an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.
• Refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions using the right tools for effective solutions and optimal outcomes on projects.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE)

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us at [e-mail] or call 816‑527‑2600 for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on requests for accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. Hearing and speech‑impaired individuals who seek assistance or accommodation in applying for a position via TTY may dial 711 in the United States. Please indicate to the HNTB agent that you are a candidate seeking assistance in the job application process. In addition, HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities: filing a complaint; assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Section 4212, Section 503, their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; or exercising any other right protected by Section 4212, Section 503, or their implementing regulations.