Senior Traffic Engineer - Leader

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Austin, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Traffic Engineering Leader to assist in building and managing a traffic engineering group within the Texas market. This position is crucial for expanding the company's presence in Texas, involving hiring and mentoring staff, and guiding the overall direction of growth and expansion in Texas, as well as supporting company-wide growth. The role requires operating with integrity and sound business principles, engaging in business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, fostering open communication with partners and the team, and growing and directing the roadway design practice. The successful candidate must be energetic and demonstrate the ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is an outstanding opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 16 years of experience in the designing of transportation projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• P.E., registered in the state of Texas
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills
• Experience with all aspects of engineering project management
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desirable
• Strong knowledge of TXDOT Policies and Procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and managing a traffic engineering group within the Texas market
• Expand the company's presence in Texas
• Hire and mentor staff
• Guide the overall direction of growth and expansion in Texas
• Support growth throughout the company
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles
• Perform business planning and strategy
• Establish goals
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Maintain open communication with partners and team
• Grow and direct the roadway design practice
• Pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation, municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations
• Manage and mentor staff of all levels and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Develop client relations, strategic partnering, prepare proposals, and prepare/deliver presentations
• Manage all aspects of engineering project management, including preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervise the execution of work

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees