Engineering Leader
About The Position
GHD is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Regional Practice Leader – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead the growth and delivery of ITS, digital mobility, and transportation technology services across the Southeast Region. This role is designed for a market-facing leader and practice builder with a strong track record in smart corridors, traffic operations, digital infrastructure, and innovative design. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in leading the growth of GHD’s ITS and Transportation Technology practice in the Southeast, developing and executing regional business development strategies, cultivating relationships with GDOT, City of Atlanta, ARC, and regional agencies, winning and delivering ITS, TSMO, and smart mobility projects, and providing technical leadership in connected corridor analytics, and traffic operations. You will also build and mentor high-performing teams and collaborate with national leadership and technology partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering / ITS
- Professional Engineer (PE) required
- PTOE preferred
- Strong GDOT / Southeast client relationships
- Proven ability to win work and lead complex projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- PTOE preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead growth of GHD’s ITS and Transportation Technology practice in the Southeast
- Develop and execute regional business development strategies
- Cultivate relationships with GDOT, City of Atlanta, ARC, and regional agencies
- Win and deliver ITS, TSMO, and smart mobility projects
- Provide technical leadership in connected corridor analytics, and traffic operations
- Build and mentor high-performing teams
- Collaborate with national leadership and technology partners
- ITS master planning and system architecture
- Traffic operations and signal systems
- Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) initiatives
- Smart corridors and digital infrastructure
- Freight and logistics mobility analytics
- Data-driven safety and performance analysis
Benefits
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong investment in digital transportation and innovation
- Opportunity to build and lead a regional practice
- Influence major transportation programs
- Deliver data-driven solutions that improve mobility, safety, and resilience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
