Director, Engineering - Transportation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

QISG, part of Quanta Services, is seeking a transportation engineering leader and subject matter expert to represent its in-house transportation expertise on large-scale infrastructure projects in North America. The Director is a subject matter expert and functional leader for QISG’s transportation practice within the Transmission & Substation Engineering organization. The role develops the company’s ability to address engineering constraints on major projects early, from site selection and due diligence through design and construction support. It also performs transportation engineering subject matter expert and Engineering Project Management functions integrating engineering, permitting, and procurement on EPC and design-build programs. The Director reports to the Senior Director and/or Vice President of Engineering. This leader will develop transportation engineering capacity, oversee subconsultant design, and collaborate with internal civil, geotechnical, structural, GIS, environmental, permitting, procurement, and construction teams. The successful candidate brings deep technical credibility, can interface effectively with utility and engineering design leaders, and works well amid ambiguity and with limited supervision. The position provides technical and quality oversight from concept through project closeout, including Engineer-of-Record-level oversight of transportation engineering deliverables and third-party design processes. It also supports project due diligence, risk assessment, design governance, multidisciplinary coordination, client relationships, project delivery, practice development, and business development. Travel varies with project needs and site visits throughout North America and is estimated at up to 50% of the work year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
At least 15 years of transportation infrastructure experience, including managing design and construction of major highway, bridge, roadway, or transit projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, staff, and consultants and delivering complex projects from planning and design through construction support and startup.
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and applicable state DOT standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
Ability to lift 40 pounds at times, bend, lift, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces during site visits.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation Engineering.

Responsibilities

Serve as QISG’s transportation subject matter expert and discipline lead for data center, industrial, and large-scale power infrastructure pursuits and projects.
Oversee technical content and quality from concept through closeout, including Engineer-of-Record-level oversight of transportation engineering deliverables and third-party engineering design processes, schedules, and deliverables.
Manage subconsultants and engineering service providers, including defining scopes, establishing key performance indicators, and reviewing work products before release.
Lead engineering risk assessment and due diligence, including integrity, safety, regulatory, and technical compliance.
Direct transportation infrastructure design across highway, bridge, roadway, and transit projects and programs.
Establish and enforce technical standards and governance for transportation engineering design and delivery.
Coordinate with Planning, Construction, Structures, Environmental, Right-of-Way, and Permitting teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.
Serve as technical liaison between QISG/Quanta and client leadership, including state DOTs, transit authorities, and municipal agencies, and build long-term relationships.
Monitor industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes and incorporate best practices into engineering processes.
Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, and lead project performance reviews.
Recruit, mentor, and train engineering staff; provide resource-planning input; and develop engineering controls, QA/QC procedures, design standards, and templates.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and integrity.
Support business development through client meetings, proposals, and qualification statements, and work with Quanta operating companies to promote QISG’s capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.