Transportation Group Leader - Civil Engineering

Ready to take the next step in your transportation leadership career—or bring your proven group leadership experience to a growing market? V3 is seeking a high-impact Transportation Group Leader to help build, lead, and grow our Columbus-area transportation design practice. This is a visible, market-facing opportunity for a technical leader and relationship builder who wants to shape strategy, win meaningful work, develop people, and deliver transportation solutions that move communities forward.

This is a chance to step into a visible leadership role with real influence—driving growth, providing transportation solutions that create lasting impacts, and help shape the future of transportation in the Ohio region. As part of V3’s Transportation Planning & Design team, you’ll collaborate with 450 planners, engineers, designers, and scientists across North America to deliver smart, practical, and lasting solutions for clients and communities.

As part of an employee-owned firm, this role offers the opportunity to become an owner and contribute directly to the long-term value we are building together.

What you’ll get to do:

• Lead and grow V3’s Ohio transportation design group while building a team environment where people, projects, and client relationships thrive.


• Shape growth strategy by identifying market opportunities, strengthening V3’s public-sector presence, and turning ideas into action.


• Build trusted relationships with clients, agencies, partners, and stakeholders to support strategic pursuits and wins.


• Develop and mentor technical team members, strengthening capability and helping people grow into larger roles.


• Build a strong team culture rooted in V3’s values, employee ownership, accountability, collaboration, and community pride.


• Connect clients to V3’s full strength by partnering across offices, disciplines, service lines, and market sectors.


• Drive performance through clear priorities, disciplined project delivery, resource planning, and accountability for results.


• Collaborate across V3 to strengthen pursuits, share resources, elevate best practices, and support consistent client service.


• Champion safety, quality, client service, and long-term value creation as part of a growing employee-owned firm.

What will help you thrive in this role:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.


• 12 years of experience delivering transportation and infrastructure improvement projects for municipalities, counties, and ODOT. 


• A passion for leading people—coaching, mentoring, and helping technical professionals grow in their careers.


• A track record of building client relationships, supporting business development, and helping grow a transportation market.


• Strong judgment in project delivery, resource planning, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.


• A collaborative, entrepreneurial leadership style and the ability to work effectively across service lines, regions, and firmwide teams.


• Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar transportation design platforms.


• Strong communication skills for proposals, interviews, presentations, and client conversations.

We offer: 

• Competitive total compensation package


• Competitive health and welfare benefits package


• Professional development opportunities


• Collaborative and supportive work environment


• Firm ownership opportunities 


• Explore our website at www.v3co.com to learn more about us!

Why V3?

At V3, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, grow with intention, and make a visible impact in the communities we serve. We empower our people with the skills, support, and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve their goals and help transform the places where we live and work. Our growing firm has offices in Alberta, the Carolinas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, creating strong opportunities for collaboration across North America.

Working with us opens the door to:

• Exciting projects that positively influence the world around you 


• Goal-driven career development, training, and mentorship programs


• Cutting-edge technology with a dedicated technology advancement committee 


• Employee-led enrichment programs devoted to wellness, community impact, and more

Your professional aspirations matter here. At V3, you’ll have the platform, support, and opportunity to build something meaningful—for your career, your team, and the communities you serve.

If you’re ready to lead a growing transportation practice and make your mark in the Columbus market, we’d love to connect.

With the right team, you can change the world.

Join V3 and go beyond limits.