Senior Transportation Lead – DOT Growth & Strategy

Freese and Nichols; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transportation Lead to build a transportation presence across the Central Plains. This senior role involves expanding DOT work, strengthening client relationships, and developing a high-performing team.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer registration, and over 8 years of experience in transportation engineering. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work schedule with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for state departments of transportation.
• Experience making independent technical and project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the transportation practice in Arkansas and Kansas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with DOT clients.
• Provide senior technical oversight for transportation planning and design.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience

Client relationship management

Business development

Team leadership

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transportation Lead to build a transportation presence across the Central Plains. This senior role involves expanding DOT work, strengthening client relationships, and developing a high-performing team.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer registration, and over 8 years of experience in transportation engineering. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work schedule with remote work options.