Transportation Design Lead - TX

Egis Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Design Lead will support Egis’s Texas market and may be based in the Houston, Austin, or San Antonio office. Reporting to the U.S. South Central Regional Manager, the role leads the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team, including client service, business development, and project delivery. The position focuses on building relationships and securing work with local, regional, and state Texas agencies, including TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities. The role provides technical and project oversight for roadway and highway engineering; reviews plans, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates; oversees quality assurance and quality control; and manages staff, resources, schedules, scopes, and budgets. It also supports pursuit decisions, develops business plans and growth strategies, represents the firm with clients and industry organizations, and contributes to recruiting, staff development, operational performance, and regional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Civil Engineering License in Texas.
At least 15 years of diversified civil engineering experience, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure.
Experience leading and delivering significant projects through effective team and budget management.
Experience in planning, design, and construction services for roads, highways, and bridges.
Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth, with effective project- and business-level governance.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, trustworthy, long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and transportation-industry stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including business development, proposal writing, community engagement, stakeholder and partnership development, and client presentations and meetings.
Demonstrated capabilities in strategic thinking, driving results, leading change, leading people, collaborating and influencing, and building people capability.
Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.

Nice To Haves

An established network with Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, and relevant industry partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team, including client service, business development, and project delivery.
Analyze roadway and highway engineering issues, solve complex design problems, recommend design changes, and provide technical oversight.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards and best practices.
Prepare project reports and feasibility studies, lead meetings, and interface with clients.
Develop project schedules, scopes, and budgets, and oversee project quality assurance and quality control.
Develop and support business plans and marketing strategies focused on Texas agencies and the transportation marketplace.
Monitor strategic opportunities, make go/no-go pursuit decisions, and ensure pursuit teams follow client-management and pursuit best practices and company guidelines.
Represent Egis at client meetings, industry events, and business functions; build relationships with agency decision-makers and teaming partners; and support strategic teaming agreements.
Schedule and lead meetings with Texas agency personnel to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
Support office-level action plans and regional business plans; monitor staff utilization and implement corrective action plans when needed.
Resolve operational concerns, assess current and future talent needs, and support recruiting aligned with the growth strategy.
Monitor Texas office and project profitability, budgets, and operational performance; communicate key metrics to leadership.
Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible and in agreement with regional leadership; collaborate with other regional leaders and offices.
Coordinate client communication and support a satisfactory client experience, project production, and quality procedures.
Oversee succession planning, conduct performance evaluations for direct reports, and recommend subordinate salary increases for leadership approval.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
Promote effective regional communication, decision-making, team engagement, and collaboration.
Drive regional business growth, strengthen technical and civil transportation capabilities, and support recruitment, retention, and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and a flexible holiday program.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Paid family leave.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Potential eligibility for incentive compensation, where applicable.
Professional development opportunities.