Senior Transportation Engineer

Jobtailor; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a senior transportation engineer to lead client relationships and manage complex infrastructure projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure successful pursuit and delivery of critical transportation initiatives.

Ideal candidates have PE licensure in California, 20+ years of experience in Southern California transportation projects, and strong communication skills to interface with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering; Required
• Master's degree in Civil, Transportation or related business degree; required
• Professional Engineer license (PE) in CA; required
• 20+ years of experience leading Southern California transportation project pursuits, project delivery teams, and overall infrastructure improvement projects; required
• Ability to interface with local clients as firm representative; required
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages key client relationships through deep client knowledge, client relationships, and industry leadership
• Coordinates and collaborates with clients, regulatory/review entities, engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, for successful project pursuits and project delivery
• Identifies needed internal and external resources to maintain and expand industry leadership and market competitiveness
• Leads a multi-disciplinary team of planners, designers, business analysts, and other disciplines to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other deliverables and outcomes to clients and partners
• Monitors, tracks and reports engineering, schedule, and budget progress at the program and project level

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Transportation Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Transportation or related business degree

Professional Engineer license (PE) in CA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages key client relationships through deep client knowledge, client relationships, and industry leadership
• Coordinates and collaborates with clients, regulatory/review entities, engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, for successful project pursuits and project delivery
• Identifies needed internal and external resources to maintain and expand industry leadership and market competitiveness
• Leads a multi-disciplinary team of planners, designers, business analysts, and other disciplines to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other deliverables and outcomes to clients and partners
• Monitors, tracks and reports engineering, schedule, and budget progress at the program and project level

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering; Required
• Master's degree in Civil, Transportation or related business degree; required
• Professional Engineer license (PE) in CA; required
• 20+ years of experience leading Southern California transportation project pursuits, project delivery teams, and overall infrastructure improvement projects; required
• Ability to interface with local clients as firm representative; required
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication and negotiation skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex transportation projects while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses extensive experience in project management, budget tracking, and engineering oversight within the Southern California infrastructure sector.