Principal Professional Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and growth-focused individual to join our dynamic engineering team as a Principal Professional - Transportation Engineer.  You will collaborate closely with management, technical experts, and construction leaders to ensure the successful execution and completion of client projects. This role offers tremendous opportunities for career development and advancement within our organization.

Step into Your New Role  

Responsibilities: 
• Lead project teams to accomplish task assignments related to schematic design and PS&E for roadway and highway projects in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Act as the Project Manager and Project Engineer, overseeing all operations related to transportation projects.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project activities, including scope, budget, and schedule management.
• Attend design review meetings and interact with clients.
• Support efforts in proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship development.
• Provide guidance and supervision to supporting staff working on transportation projects.
• Engage with engineering organizations such as ACEC, ASCE, and AASHTO.
• Contribute to company-wide transportation initiatives.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university or combination of experience and education required, Master's preferred.

• Possess a valid Texas Professional Civil Engineer's License.
  • 12+ years of related experience in consulting, roadway design for transportation projects.
• Possess TxDOT Precertification Work Category 4.2.1 Roadway Design and 3.2.1 ROUTE STUDIES & SCHEMATIC DESIGN, 
  • Proficiency in Microstation and Geopak is essential, and familiarity with OpenRoads 3D is a plus.
  • Knowledge of roadway design principles for City, County, and TxDOT roadway projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven track record of preparing plan sets, Opinions of Probable cost, and coordinating with utility providers during construction plan preparation.
  • Exhibit leadership qualities, including effective communication and collaboration, with the ability to lead technical staff in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities: 
• Lead project teams to accomplish task assignments related to schematic design and PS&E for roadway and highway projects in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Act as the Project Manager and Project Engineer, overseeing all operations related to transportation projects.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project activities, including scope, budget, and schedule management.
• Attend design review meetings and interact with clients.
• Support efforts in proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship development.
• Provide guidance and supervision to supporting staff working on transportation projects.
• Engage with engineering organizations such as ACEC, ASCE, and AASHTO.

• Serves as a recognized expert in the Practice with mentoring responsibility of staff within the Practice.

• Ensures adherence with technical guidance documents and industry standards.
• Contribute to company-wide transportation initiatives.  

• Provides technical information in client meetings, business development efforts, and shortlist interviews, and manage proposal coordination.

• Participate in the Transportation strategic planning activities.

Join us at Kleinfelder and be a part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in the world of transportation engineering. Move Forward with Kleinfelder Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.   Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  Benefits: Kleinfelder offers excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.   Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.