Senior Transportation Engineer (PE)

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in Belton, Texas to lead roadway and drainage design projects. This role offers a chance to impact public infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers and managing complex projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and an active PE license, along with at least ten years of relevant experience. Join a team committed to collaborative and innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Proven success in managing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects involving roadway design, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure improvements.
• Lead project planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Roadway and drainage design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Lead Transportation Projects That Shape Communities

Our client, a respected and growing multidisciplinary engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of roadway and drainage projects across public infrastructure markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of complex projects, mentor & manage staff, and contribute to the growth of a strong transportation practice.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with project leadership and enjoys collaborating with clients, agencies, and internal design teams to bring infrastructure projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transportation engineering projects involving roadway design, drainage systems, intersections, and civil infrastructure improvements.
• Lead projects through planning, design, permitting, bid, and construction support phases.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and technical documentation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, EITs, and CAD designers.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and subconsultants throughout project execution.
• Support permitting and agency approvals with state DOTs and local jurisdictions.
• Participate in construction administration including field visits, submittal reviews, and progress meetings.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Support client management and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ten (10+) or more years of transportation engineering experience
• Experience in roadway and drainage design
• Proven success managing projects, budgets, schedules, and technical teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with DOT and municipal transportation projects
• Familiarity with roadway geometry, hydrology/hydraulics, and stormwater design
• Background preparing technical specifications and construction documents
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading multidisciplinary teams

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility role with leadership responsibilities
• Work on impactful infrastructure projects
• Strong backlog and long-term stability
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits