Senior Traffic & Safety Engineering Lead

HNTB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head a traffic and safety group in the Central States region. The role involves coordinating priorities, staffing and resource allocation across multiple projects to deliver high-quality transportation engineering services.

The ideal candidate will manage a 6-8 engineering team, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence from feasibility through construction while aligning with SSA, SDA processes and firm strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience including 2 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the section's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
• Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering section. Coordinates section activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the Section and office, including development of Section-level strategic planning strategies.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the Section.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains section staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.
• Leads a team including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 5 but typically 7 - 10 or more employees.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

HNTB is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head a traffic and safety group in the Central States region. The role involves coordinating priorities, staffing and resource allocation across multiple projects to deliver high-quality transportation engineering services.

The ideal candidate will manage a 6-8 engineering team, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence from feasibility through construction while aligning with SSA, SDA processes and firm strategy.