Senior Transportation Engineer - Eastern PA Region

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•King of Prussia, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improves the world! Building on WRA’s outstanding reputation in the western and central Pennsylvania transportation industry, we are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic transportation initiatives within the eastern Pennsylvania market. This is a unique opportunity to help grow our Pennsylvania transportation practice and expand a market for a leading multi-disciplined transportation engineering firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation industry leading multi-disciplined experts
Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or have the ability to become licensed within 6 months through comity from another state
Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding 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 including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work
Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in PA
Excellent reputation as a transportation professional
Strong knowledge of PennDOT Policies and Procedures
Positive attitude and willingness to work with others

Nice To Haves

Alternative Project Delivery experience a plus

Responsibilities

Play a vital role in expanding our presence in eastern Pennsylvania
Hiring and mentoring staff
Helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in eastern Pennsylvania
Supporting growth throughout the company
Collaborate on project pursuits and delivery throughout the state
Mentor and lead teams
Pursue and manage transportation projects with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation particularly PennDOT District’s 5-0 and 6-0 as well as the City of Philadelphia and other municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations
Operating with integrity and sound business principles
Providing practice vision
Business planning and strategy
Establishing goals
Building and maintaining positive client relationships
Open communication with partners and team
Growing and directing the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice