Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager
About The Position
An established transportation and civil engineering consulting firm in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager to join its growing team. The position combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and building client relationships. The company describes its environment as collaborative and flexible, with an emphasis on work-life balance, professional growth, and long-term employee development. The role leads transportation and roadway design projects from preliminary engineering through final deliverables, managing multiple projects and coordinating with clients, agencies, and internal teams. Projects include roadway rehabilitation, highway reconstruction, intersection improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, and drainage design. The position manages INDOT and Local Public Agency projects in accordance with INDOT and AASHTO standards. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote in Indianapolis, and flexible working hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of transportation/highway design experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong knowledge of INDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Experience managing roadway design projects and engineering teams.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Strong communication, technical leadership, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with drainage, intersection, roundabout, or traffic signal design is preferred.
- MicroStation/OpenRoads experience is also considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead transportation and roadway design projects from preliminary engineering through final deliverables.
- Manage 3–5 projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budgets, schedules, and client expectations are met.
- Oversee roadway rehabilitation, highway reconstruction, intersection improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, and drainage design.
- Manage INDOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects in accordance with INDOT and AASHTO standards.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
- Coordinate directly with clients, agencies, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
- Support client relationship development and future project opportunities.
Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Hybrid schedule with flexible working hours.
- Paid overtime.
- Employer covers 90% of employee health insurance premiums.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Professional development and PE licensing support.
- Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
