What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer, Transportation position at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve by delivering sustainable, high-quality transportation infrastructure. Our team values collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and doing what’s right—for our clients, our communities, and each other. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated transportation engineer ready to step into a leadership role, manage impactful projects, and grow into a full Project Manager.
Job Summary
The Project Engineer / Deputy Project Manager will support and lead transportation projects from schematic development through PS&E and construction support. This role blends technical excellence with project management, client interaction, and team leadership. You will work closely with senior leadership while mentoring junior staff and building strong relationships with key clients.
Project & Program Management
Required Education & Experience
Full-time
Description
We are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve by delivering sustainable, high-quality transportation infrastructure. Our team values collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and doing what’s right—for our clients, our communities, and each other. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated transportation engineer ready to step into a leadership role, manage impactful projects, and grow into a full Project Manager.
Job Summary
The Project Engineer / Deputy Project Manager will support and lead transportation projects from schematic development through PS&E and construction support. This role blends technical excellence with project management, client interaction, and team leadership. You will work closely with senior leadership while mentoring junior staff and building strong relationships with key clients.
Project & Program Management
- Manage or assist in managing transportation projects within scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop scopes of work, schedules, fee proposals
- Lead schematic and PS&E development efforts and deliverables
- Monitor project performance, risks, and quality
- Serve as Quality Control Companion and lead QC efforts
- Serve as Task Lead and Deputy Project Manager on transportation projects
- Oversee roadway and miscellaneous roadway design in accordance with applicable standards
- Independently assemble PS&E plan sets and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Apply sound engineering judgment with attention to drainage, constructability, and safety
- Support construction phase services as needed
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with client project managers and key stakeholders
- Participate in and lead client meetings and presentations
- Support marketing, proposal development, and business development efforts
- Contribute to professional societies and industry organizations
- Mentor and train interns, EITs, and junior engineers
- Delegate tasks effectively and support staff development
- Assist with recruitment and team growth initiatives
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
- 6 years’ experience
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
- TxDOT and greater Houston region municipality project experience
- Drainage analysis and design experience
- Traffic analysis and design experience
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff
- TxDOT pre-certifications or ability to obtain
- Active involvement in professional societies