Sr. Highway Engineer/Team Lead - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for a Senior Highway Engineer/HIghway Team Lead. Candidates will function as a Project Manager and/or Task Manager and will be responsible to lead a team of highway engineers and designers in completing roadway and/or trail design. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.  Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Prepare or preferably direct highway design assignments involving geometric design, drainage design, traffic studies and traffic signal design, development of calculations, contract plans preparation and specifications, requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
• Prepare or preferably direct development of letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions
• Provide Team Leadership
• Plan, organize, and supervise a team of highway engineers and designers
• Provide/assign project workload for team members to meet utilization goals
• Evaluate team performance in accordance with established goals
• Provide mentorship for other employees
• Assist the Office Director and other senior level staff in the implementation of the marketing plan and business development goals for the office
• Interface with client, attend project meetings, and additional client meetings, as required
• Perform project field views and information gathering in support of project designs
• Ensure project delivery is compliant with quality control procedures and standards and with client and company specific guidelines, as well as on time and within budget.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provide the leadership and energy necessary to motivate the project team to achieve established goals and exceed the client’s expectations

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college
• 12 to 15+ years of design/management experience in highway engineering assignments
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months
• Established working relationships with PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of their design guidelines
• Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities
• Experience with Bentley Microstation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Experienced Project Manager and/or Task Manager on a variety of projects for PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, local municipalities and/or trail organizations
• Experience with the preparation of Statements of Interest, Technical and Price Proposals

Work Environment:

• The work environment is primarily in an office and will occasionally include field work.
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e., construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.