Senior Transportation Engineer

Fishbeck; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Employee Ownership

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Fishbeck in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead transportation and traffic projects, grow client relationships, and strengthen the firm's Ohio practice. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions for ODOT and local agencies.

Join a team that values collaboration, high-quality work, and client service, with opportunities for hybrid schedules and continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a related field.
• Significant experience working on ODOT and/or local agency transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation and traffic engineering projects for ODOT, local agencies, and other clients.
• Serve as a project manager and/or task leader, overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery.
• Support traffic engineering efforts, including the review of traffic studies, analyses, and reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the City of Columbus, area counties, municipalities, and other local agencies.
• Identify and pursue new transportation opportunities throughout the Columbus and greater Ohio markets.
• Lead and support project pursuits, including proposal development, fee preparation, presentations, and client interviews.
• Identify potential funding sources for local public agencies and assist with grant and funding applications for transportation projects.
• Build relationships with private developers and identify opportunities to provide transportation and other multidisciplinary Fishbeck services.
• Collaborate across departments to identify client development and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with regional and national firms to support transportation pursuits in Ohio.
• Support business development planning and strategy for the Columbus and Ohio markets.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project managers.
• Support recruiting and team growth as needed.
• Represent Fishbeck at client events, industry organizations, and other professional events throughout the Columbus area.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position:Senior Transportation Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id:2735

# of Openings:1

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Location: Columbus, OH Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Transportation Engineer to help us keep building.

Working with our Transportation team, you will help lead transportation and traffic projects, strengthen client relationships throughout Ohio, and support the continued growth of our transportation practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects, pursue new work, mentor technical staff, and collaborate with teams across Fishbeck.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage transportation and traffic engineering projects for ODOT, local agencies, and other clients.
• Serve as a project manager and/or task leader, overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery.
• Support traffic engineering efforts, including the review of traffic studies, analyses, and reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the City of Columbus, area counties, municipalities, and other local agencies.
• Identify and pursue new transportation opportunities throughout the Columbus and greater Ohio markets.
• Lead and support project pursuits, including proposal development, fee preparation, presentations, and client interviews.
• Identify potential funding sources for local public agencies and assist with grant and funding applications for transportation projects.
• Build relationships with private developers and identify opportunities to provide transportation and other multidisciplinary Fishbeck services.
• Collaborate across departments to identify client development and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with regional and national firms to support transportation pursuits in Ohio.
• Support business development planning and strategy for the Columbus and Ohio markets.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project managers.
• Support recruiting and team growth as needed.
• Represent Fishbeck at client events, industry organizations, and other professional events throughout the Columbus area.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a related field.
• Significant experience working on ODOT and/or local agency transportation projects.
• Proven project management experience, including managing scope, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing client relationships and pursuing new work.
• Experience preparing proposals, developing project fees, and participating in client presentations and interviews.
• Experience identifying transportation funding opportunities and preparing grant or funding applications.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and project managers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, teaming partners, and internal project teams.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to high-quality work and client service.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT FISHBECK

Live well, work well, be well. Fishbeck believes in the benefits of a corporate wellness program and has woven it into our culture. We have been recognized over the years for best practices in work-life balance, diversity and multiculturalism, employee communication and recognition, education and development, and community initiatives.

We are a team at Fishbeck and want to keep our staff happy and healthy. We offer premium benefits to keep you and your family at your best, because we truly believe in the benefit of being well.

BENEFITS

Insurance

• Health, Dental, Optical, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• LifeLock

Equity

• 401(k)/ROTH Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Bonus Potential

Education

• Professional/Technical Membership Support
• Technical and LeadershipTraining
• Health and Safety Training
• Customized Orientation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Challenges
• Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Time away

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Medical Absence Time

Day of Service

Employees are encouraged to take a Day of Service each year in support of a non-profit or local charity. This paid time off provides staff with opportunities to serve in new ways, builds camaraderie among teams, and hopes to inspire others to give back.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fishbeck, we create and maintain an inclusive environment where differences are valued and there is understanding, communication, and respect among all individuals. Our unique culture capitalizes on the strengths resulting from our differences. We are an employer of choice, attracting a diverse workforce that provides innovation and excellence in everything we do.

We actively seek a diverse candidate base and offer career development and internship programs. Once you are on our team, you can expect nondiscriminatory, merit-based promotions, and competitive compensation as we work to nurture and support our talented staff.