Transportation Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Toledo, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join its growing transportation practice in Toledo, Ohio. The role combines technical engineering expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management in support of transportation improvement projects throughout Ohio and the surrounding region. The Toledo office includes engineers, scientists, surveyors, and other technical professionals working on transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and site development projects.

The Project Manager leads roadway and transportation projects for municipal agencies, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and private-sector clients, from planning through final design. The position also helps develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of CEC’s transportation practice. CEC is a 100% employee-owned firm, offering ownership opportunities and employee participation in company success.

CEC describes its environment as a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, emphasizing client service, mentorship, professional growth, inclusion, and work-life balance. The position offers flexible and hybrid work schedule options and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience providing roadway design services.
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation/InRoads or similar transportation engineering design software.
• Experience with roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and Right-of-Way Plan preparation according to Ohio regulations.
• Experience with ODOT Plan Preparation and the ODOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) process, including Agreements of Release, Right-of-Way acquisition, and ePermitting.
• Experience in site grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment pollution control, and utilities.
• Ohio Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Strong business development, project management, staff development, and project execution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer registration in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan production for municipal, DOT, and private-development transportation improvement projects.
• Manage transportation projects from planning through final design, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables.
• Develop transportation geometry, grading, drainage, and construction plans from preliminary through final design.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with civil, survey, geotechnical, and environmental professionals to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development.
• Serve as a key contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders and help strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of CEC’s transportation practice in Ohio and the surrounding region.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.
• Employee ownership opportunities beginning within the first year.
• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and employee ownership.
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one.
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Profit sharing.
• Company stock.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior