About this role
Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager
Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established transportation and civil engineering consulting firm in Indianapolis seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional who enjoys hands-on engineering, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and building strong client relationships.
The company offers a collaborative, flexible environment with an emphasis on work-life balance, professional growth, and long-term employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead transportation and roadway design projects from preliminary engineering through final deliverables.
- Manage 3–5 projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budgets, schedules, and client expectations are met.
- Oversee roadway rehabilitation, highway reconstruction, intersection improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, and drainage design.
- Manage INDOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects in accordance with INDOT and AASHTO standards.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
- Coordinate directly with clients, agencies, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
- Support client relationship development and future project opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of transportation/highway design experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong knowledge of INDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Experience managing roadway design projects and engineering teams.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation/OpenRoads experience also considered.
- Experience with drainage, intersection, roundabout, or traffic signal design preferred.
- Strong communication, technical leadership, and project management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $110K–$150K, depending on experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Hybrid schedule with flexible working hours.
- Paid overtime.
- Employer covers 90% of employee health insurance premiums.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Professional development and PE licensing support.
- Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates.