Highways Design Lead

Mott MacDonald•Orange, CA

1d•$225,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. We are seeking an experienced Highways & Transportation Design Lead to join our team in Orange, CA. The ideal candidate will hold a California Professional Engineer (PE) license and bring 25+ years of expertise in highway and transportation design. This individual will lead complex design projects, mentor teams, and drive successful pursuits for PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E phases.

Requirements

California PE license required
25+ years of experience in highway and transportation design
Proven track record of winning and delivering PSR, PA&ED, and PS&E pursuits
Strong background in Caltrans design standards and processes
Demonstrated ability to build and lead design teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with alternate project delivery methods preferred
Familiarity with Caltrans procedures and specifications
Alternative Project Delivery experience
Strategic thinking and ability to manage complex projects
Proficiency in relevant design software and tools

Responsibilities

Lead and manage highway and transportation design projects from concept through delivery
Build and develop high-performing design teams to execute projects efficiently
Oversee preparation of Project Study Reports (PSR), Project Approval & Environmental Documents (PA&ED), and Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E)
Ensure compliance with Caltrans design standards and other applicable regulations
Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions
Support and lead alternate project delivery methods (Design-Build, CM/GC) as needed
Drive business development efforts, including proposal preparation and pursuit strategy
Promote the Mott MacDonald Brand for Design services, identifying industry events to sponsor and attend