Texas Transportation Project Lead: Strategy & Growth

MJ Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering seeks an experienced Transportation Project Development Lead to join our Texas transportation team. You will shape strategy, win work, build client relationships, lead technical efforts, and guide PS&E delivery.

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed PE with 10–15 years of transportation experience, substantial TxDOT/NTTA project development background, and a track record in roadway planning and design. This role offers growth within a fast-growing, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 10-15 years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transportation projects for TxDOT and/or NTTA.
• Experience leading or contributing to: Schematic design; Corridor studies; Feasibility studies; Alternative analyses; Mobility planning efforts; Preliminary engineering and project development activities.
• Strong understanding of the TxDOT Project Development Process.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and public-sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transportation project development efforts across Texas.
• Manage and prepare schematic designs, feasibility studies, corridor studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual engineering evaluations.
• Support transportation planning, mobility studies, project prioritization efforts, and funding strategy initiatives.
• Develop conceptual roadway, traffic control, drainage, and multimodal transportation solutions.
• Coordinate with TxDOT districts, NTTA, municipalities, airport sponsors, MPOs, and other transportation stakeholders.
• Collaborate with environmental, planning, traffic, roadway, drainage, and structural professionals to develop integrated project solutions.
• Participate in project pursuits, proposal development, interviews, capture planning, and client presentations.
• Support the transition of projects from planning and schematic development through final design and PS&E delivery.
• Serve as a technical mentor and leader for junior engineering staff.
• Represent M&J at industry events, professional organizations, conferences, and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand transportation services throughout Texas.

Skills

TxDOT experience

NTTA experience

Schematic design

Corridor studies

Feasibility studies

Alternative analyses

Mobility planning

Texas PE license

Lead/mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Job description

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-disciplined consulting services. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of construction management, construction inspection, engineering, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J has steadily evolved its business and built a diverse and dedicated employee force, fostered by a culture that serves to attract, retain, and develop a workforce that is inclusive and representative of the communities that we serve. M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. M&J vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Transportation Project Manager/Practice Leader to help expand our growing transportation practice in Texas.

This is not a traditional project management position.

We are looking for a transportation leader who wants the opportunity to help shape strategy, build client relationships, win work, lead project delivery, and play a meaningful role in the growth of our Texas transportation business. As part of a rapidly growing engineering firm, you'll have the opportunity to help establish and grow a transportation practice while maintaining the flexibility, visibility, and influence that often disappear in larger organizations.

This Role Offers The Opportunity To

• Help shape the future of transportation services within a growing organization.
• Work directly with senior leadership on growth strategy and market expansion.
• Build lasting relationships with transportation clients throughout Texas.
• Take on visible leadership responsibilities and influence key decisions.
• Play a meaningful role in developing a transportation practice from the ground floor.
  
  

Whether your background is rooted in project development, roadway design, program management, transportation planning, or major project delivery, we're interested in speaking with experienced transportation professionals who are excited about growth and leadership opportunities.

Help Us Build What's Next

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine transportation expertise, client relationship-building, and leadership with the chance to help grow a Texas transportation practice, we'd welcome a conversation.

Apply for this position through this job post/ATS or email your resume to [e-mail] .

• Third-party recruiters and agencies need not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited resume received will be considered a gift and will not obligate us to pay any referral fee.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key transportation leader within M&J's Texas operations.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with TxDOT, NTTA, municipalities, airport sponsors, MPOs, and other transportation stakeholders.
• Lead and support transportation pursuits, proposals, interviews, and capture planning efforts.
• Serve as Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Task Lead, or Technical Lead on transportation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation planning, project development, and design services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Help establish processes, resources, and capabilities necessary to support long-term transportation growth.
• Represent M&J at industry events, conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Texas PE license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Approximately 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience supporting projects for TxDOT, NTTA, municipalities, airports, or other public-sector transportation clients.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Task Lead, or technical lead on transportation projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead projects, support pursuits, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships within the Texas transportation market.
• Experience with TxDOT project development and/or PS&E delivery.
• Experience supporting NTTA projects.
• Experience participating in shortlisted interviews and major pursuits.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience helping grow a transportation practice, client base, or service line.
  
  

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.