Transportation Design & Engineering Director

H. T. PROF Group; Carmel, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Sign-on bonus potential

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Director of Transportation Design Engineering in Carmel, IN, to provide strategic leadership for transportation design and municipal projects.

You will oversee planning, design, and execution, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads and MicroStation.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and internal teams.
• Experience with ODOT and/or INDOT projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the transportation design engineering department.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, business plans, and initiatives to drive department growth.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transportation and municipal projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Serve as a project director on key initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while understanding their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project scopes, deliverables, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in transportation and municipal engineering.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable engineering designs and deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Director of Transportation Design Engineering in Carmel, IN, to provide strategic leadership for transportation design and municipal projects.

You will oversee planning, design, and execution, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and MicroStation.