Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Trilon Group; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill in Hartford, CT is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects.

This hybrid role blends technical leadership with client collaboration, mentoring junior staff, and advancing safe, efficient transportation systems while balancing work-life flexibility and a strong focus on project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Roadway/highway design experience required.
• Experience with Connecticut DOT preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, for municipal and state clients.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Coordinate internal teams and workload planning.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client strategy.
• Provide technical expertise in roadway/highway design and construction management.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Identify risks and resolve technical and project challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support recruitment and team growth initiatives with leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team mentorship

Communication

Client relationships

DOT coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hartford, CT

Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects in Connecticut. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated leader to manage projects from concept through construction while helping shape safer, more efficient transportation systems across the region.

In this role, you’ll serve as both a technical expert and project leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and mentoring emerging talent—all while delivering high-quality transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, with a focus on highways and roadways, for municipal and state clients
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate internal teams and collaborate on staff allocation and workload planning
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy
• Provide technical expertise in roadway and highway design and construction management
  Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical and project challenges
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers
• Support recruitment and team growth initiatives in partnership with leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to support repeat business and partnerships

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Roadway/highway design experience required
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Experience working with DOT agencies (Connecticut DOT experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.