Transportation Project Engineer, Team Lead

HNTB Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Houston is seeking a lead engineer to oversee the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications. You will mentor junior staff and coordinate with clients and partners to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of experience (or equivalent advanced degree) and PE certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• PE certification is preferred; AICP certification may be preferred depending on discipline.
• Experience with TxDOT, Harris County Engineering, HCTRA, City of Houston is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, ensuring schedule and budget compliance.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for projects and assignments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the discipline.
• Guide and mentor team toward project objectives.
• Coordinate technical aspects with client counterparts and partners at staff level.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain staff; plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Coordinate schedules and approve timecards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB

you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. Consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train junior staff.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer

• Master's degree in Engineering 8 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience using OpenRoads Designer for roadway design and 3D Modeling
• Progressive Project History with TxDOT, Harris County Engineering, HCTRA, City of Houston
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Houston, TX (Fannin)

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work