Transportation / Highway Senior Project Engineer

C&S Companies • Rochester, NY

5d • $121,680 - $138,320 • Hybrid

About The Position

C&S Companies is seeking an experienced transportation engineer to join their team in Western New York. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful transportation projects, expand influence beyond technical work, solve engineering problems, deliver high-quality designs, work directly with clients, guide project teams, mentor younger engineers, and have a voice in how the company approaches its work. The position is ideal for someone looking to build their reputation, expand leadership experience, and help shape a growing transportation practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Eight or more years of transportation engineering experience
• Experience delivering NYSDOT and Federal Aid transportation projects
• Strong roadway and highway design experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing design reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead project teams and develop productive client relationships

Nice To Haves

• New York Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain one shortly after joining C&S

Responsibilities

• Lead meaningful transportation projects.
• Expand influence beyond technical work.
• Solve engineering problems and deliver high-quality designs.
• Work directly with clients.
• Guide project teams.
• Mentor younger engineers.
• Have a voice in how the company approaches its work.
• Lead projects from early planning through final design and construction support.
• Oversee highway and roadway design.
• Manage NYSDOT and Federal Aid projects.
• Prepare design reports and technical documentation.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project efforts.
• Perform technical reviews and quality oversight.
• Coordinate with clients and agencies.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support.
• Take ownership of projects and guide teams through complex technical and delivery challenges.
• Have a voice in project decisions and help improve how the transportation team approaches its work.
• Share knowledge and help younger engineers develop judgment and confidence.
• Build relationships with clients and agency partners, becoming a trusted resource.
• Take on increasingly complex projects and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and unrestricted sick and personal time
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

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