Senior Transportation Engineer - Eastern PA Region

ZipRecruiter; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Professional to spearhead transportation initiatives in Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of industry experience and a Pennsylvania PE license, the ideal candidate will mentor staff and direct strategic growth efforts within a collaborative team. This role promises significant career advancement opportunities and involves fostering client relationships while maintaining the firm's reputation for excellence.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams.
• Experience managing transportation contracts in PA.
• Excellent reputation as a transportation professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transportation initiatives in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Mentor staff and guide business growth.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improves the world!

Building on WRA’s outstanding reputation in the western and central Pennsylvania transportation industry, we are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic transportation initiatives within the eastern Pennsylvania market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in eastern Pennsylvania, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in eastern Pennsylvania as well as supporting growth throughout the company. The candidate will be part of our Pennsylvania leadership team which collaborates on project pursuits and delivery throughout the state. The successful candidate must be energetic and be able to mentor and lead teams. In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation particularly PennDOT District’s 5-0 and 6-0 as well as the City of Philadelphia and other municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is a unique opportunity to help grow our Pennsylvania transportation practice and expand a market for a leading multi-disciplined transportation engineering firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Requirements:

The successful applicant must possess the following:

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation industry leading multi-disciplined experts
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from and ABET accredited program
• Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work
• Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in PA
• Alternative Project Delivery experience a plus
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Excellent reputation as a transportation professional
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT Policies and Procedures
• Positive attitude and willingness to work with others

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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