Senior Transportation Engineer

PTS Advance; California; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead transportation projects, specializing in roadway improvements. The ideal candidate will manage both public agency and private development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, quality, and timeline requirements. This hybrid role offers a balanced work environment with opportunities for client engagement and team leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience required.
• Registered California Civil Engineer (P.E.) is necessary.
• Experience with Caltrans and/or FHWA projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering development of highway projects.
• Ensure projects meet client requirements and professional standards.
• Lead and supervise the design team, including mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Base pay range

$123,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from PTS Advance

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead transportation projects for cities and counties, specializing in roadway improvements for public agencies and private developments. Projects include designing new roads, roadway widening, active transportation improvements, complete streets, roundabouts, parking lots, freeway interchanges, and minor drainage facilities. Project construction costs range from $500,000 to $30 million. This role includes direct client interaction, project management responsibilities, proposal preparation, and business development.

Base Salary Range: $123,300 - $197,300

Hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote

Responsibilities:

• Manage the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
• Coordinate major projects through design completion with creativity, foresight, and technical judgment
• Ensure engineering services meet professional standards, client requirements, budget control, scheduling, cost engineering, and quality control
• Interact with clients and participate in technical project design meetings
• Lead and supervise the design team, including training and mentoring junior staff
• Coordinate with other design disciplines (structures, hydraulics, stormwater, traffic, electrical, utilities, right of way, environmental)
• Prepare roadway designs, including planning documents and PS&E
• Coordinate workload and schedule throughout the entire project development
• Ensure project documents are completed on schedule and within budget
• Perform quality assurance checks for projects

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registered California Civil Engineer (P.E.)
• Experience with Caltrans and/or FHWA projects
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience in urban and rural roadway design, intersection design, site planning, concept alignments, geometrical layouts, and roadway drainage
• Knowledge of Caltrans Highway Design Manual, AASHTO Highway Design Guide, California MUTCD, Greenbook/APWA standards

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

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