Senior Highway Project Manager | CT

Senior Transportation Engineer



Hartford, CT

I'm partnering with a well-established, employee-focused consulting engineering firm seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join its growing New England transportation team. This is an opportunity to take a lead role on complex roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects while helping shape the next generation of engineers and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.

The candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for project delivery, client relationships, staff development, and business growth across a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects for state agencies, municipalities, and other public-sector clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical delivery of roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects from planning through final design and construction support.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with municipalities, transportation agencies, and clients throughout project development.
• Present technical findings and project recommendations during client meetings, public meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, traffic, bridge, environmental, survey, and water resources professionals.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through technical oversight, training, and career development support.
• Assist with proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and business development activities.
• Review project deliverables for compliance with federal, state, and local design standards and regulations.
  
  

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Work on high-profile transportation infrastructure projects throughout New England.
• Strong career advancement path into senior technical leadership and project management.
• Opportunity to help grow client relationships and influence the direction of major transportation programs.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a commitment to professional development and employee growth.
• Flexible and hybrid work environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years of experience in transportation or highway engineering.
• Strong experience delivering roadway, highway, or multimodal transportation projects from preliminary design through final design.
• Knowledge of transportation design standards including AASHTO, MUTCD, ADA requirements, and DOT design criteria.
• Experience with state transportation agencies and municipal clients, particularly within New England.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, or municipal transportation projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and related transportation design software.
• Familiarity with OpenRoads Concept Station and advanced roadway modeling tools.
  

Benefits:

• A generous 20% 401(k) match program.

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