Director, Transportation Design

wsb•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB is hiring a Director of Transportation Engineering based in Denver, Colorado, to lead and grow our transportation practice across Colorado and the Southwest/West region. With the resources, expertise, and reputation of an established national engineering firm behind you, you’ll have the freedom to lead like an entrepreneur: strengthen relationships with CDOT and local agencies, get to yes with clients, and build the team that delivers. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. As Director, you will be WSB’s regional transportation leader in the Southwest and West, and the go-to relationship builder with CDOT, cities, counties, and regional transportation partners. You will own business development, client relationships, and project delivery, turning trusted connections into revenue, backlog, and a high-performing team. With proven systems and support already in place, your focus is on what you do best: building relationships, finding ways to say yes to clients, and growing the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
Professional Engineer (PE) registration; Colorado licensure preferred
12 to 15 years of transportation engineering experience across planning, design, and delivery
Direct experience working with or for CDOT, including familiarity with CDOT standards, processes, and local agency projects
A well-rounded transportation background spanning roadway, highway, and multimodal projects
A strong network across the Colorado transportation community and a proven record of relationship-driven business development
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects
Based in the Denver metro area, or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Lead WSB’s transportation practice across Colorado and the Southwest/West region, setting regional strategy and growth priorities.
Grow transportation revenue by winning new work with CDOT, local agencies, and regional transportation partners.
Build and deepen long-term client relationships, positioning WSB as a trusted partner on Colorado’s highway, roadway, and multimodal programs.
Lead pursuits from first conversation to signed contract, including proposals, interviews, and negotiations.
Find creative paths to yes for clients, including state, federal, and grant funding for transportation projects.
Translate growth strategy into annual operating plans, team goals, and revenue targets.
Own the region’s financial performance, budgets, and resource planning.
Plan the work and hire the people to do it, leading workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation for your team.
Lead, coach, and develop project managers, team leaders, and transportation engineers.
Provide senior technical direction on transportation deliverables and serve as Engineer of Record on select projects.
Oversee multi-discipline projects from proposal through closeout, managing risk, schedule, quality, and compliance.
Represent WSB in industry and professional organizations across the region.