Senior Traffic Engineer - Leader

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Texas seeks a Traffic Engineering Leader to build and manage a dedicated traffic engineering group, expanding the firm’s presence in the Texas market and guiding growth in Texas and across the company. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and strong client engagement to deliver transportation solutions.

The candidate will pursue projects with TxDOT and local agencies, manage teams, and develop strategies to advance the roadway design practice while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of experience designing transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree desirable.
• P.E. license registered in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Texas traffic engineering group and manage a transportation portfolio.
• Mentor staff and build client relationships while guiding growth in Texas and company-wide.
• Manage projects with TxDOT, municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations; ensure quality and timeliness.
• Develop scopes, proposals, and presentations; drive business development and client capitalization.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

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 the immediate opening for aTrafficEngineering Leaderthat will assist in building and managing a traffic engineering 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:

The successful applicant must possess the following:

• A minimum of 16 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 basiswithout 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)