Senior Transportation Design Lead Engineer - CD0029

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

FSA accounts

Telehealth access

EAP services

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Remote work options

Professional development

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) seeks a Senior Engineer to lead multidisciplinary transportation projects in Utah and Colorado, combining project delivery with business development.

You will build client relationships, mentor staff, and drive growth while guiding scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in transportation with 5+ years in project management.
• Strong Colorado network with a record of winning work.
• Experience leading proposals for public-sector clients.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation civil design projects with quality, schedule, and budget focus.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and staff across disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Develop client relationships and drive growth in Utah and Colorado.
• Mentor junior staff and lead pursuit strategies.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead multidisciplinary projects and actively drive business development in Utah and Colorado. This is more than a project management role — we're looking for a leader, connector, strategist, and builder with a strong and respected network in the transportation industry.

At FHU, we're a collaborative team of 200+ planners, engineers, scientists, and specialists working to enhance the communities we serve. If you are passionate about transportation, thrive on winning and delivering complex projects, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a visible impact in a dynamic market, this is your opportunity.

Your Role

You will lead multidisciplinary projects within the transportation civil design group while simultaneously advancing FHU's presence across all service areas in Utah and Colorado. You'll build client relationships, pursue high-impact opportunities, and drive growth across the region.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

• Manage the successful delivery of projects in the transportation civil design group, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide strong client service and cultivate long-term partnerships through consistent communication and problem-solving.
• Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews.
• Be a technical resource for junior staff and an industry expert in specific technical areas within the transportation civil design group

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Assist in executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU's goals.
• Leverage your established relationships with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, and/or private sector clients to generate project leads and secure new work.
• Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU's visibility.
• Identify and track leads, support go/no-go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development.
• Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, including premarketing efforts, interviews, scoping and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies.

Team Leadership & Culture Building

• Act as a local ambassador of FHU's mission and values, contributing to a positive and inclusive office culture.
• Partner with Office Leads and Regional Directors on strategic hires and staff development.
• Inspire and develop the next generation of leaders by providing guidance and mentorship to emerging project managers and junior staff.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (e.g., civil engineering, urban/transportation planning, environmental sciences, etc.)
• 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry, with 5+ years of proven project management experience
• Strong, established network in Colorado with a record of winning and delivering transportation work
• Proven experience leading proposals and winning work across public-sector clients
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across internal departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer license
• Cross-disciplinary awareness of transportation-related services and funding sources
• Experience working with project management tools
• Experience mentoring or managing staff
• Deep knowledge of transportation policies, processes and key decision makers

The pay for this position has a range of $125,000 - $175,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application deadline: 10/22/2026

Benefits

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.