GHD Group

Engineering Leader

GHD Group$120K — $150K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering/ITS
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PTOE preferred
  • Established relationships with GDOT and Southeast clients
  • Proven track record of winning work and leading complex projects
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead growth of GHD's ITS and Transportation Technology practice in the Southeast
  • Develop and execute regional business development strategies
  • Cultivate relationships with key regional agencies
  • Win and deliver ITS, TSMO, and smart mobility projects
  • Provide technical leadership in connected corridor analytics and traffic operations
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams
  • Collaborate with national leadership and technology partners

Benefits

  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
  • Strong investment in digital transportation and innovation
  • Opportunity to build and lead a regional practice
  • Influence major transportation programs
  • Deliver data-driven solutions to improve mobility, safety, and resilience
  • Flexible hybrid work model with in-office collaboration three days a week
Full Job Description
GHD is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Regional Practice Leader - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead the growth and delivery of ITS, digital mobility, and transportation technology services across the Southeast Region. This role is designed for a market-facing leader and practice builder with a strong track record in smart corridors, traffic operations, digital infrastructure, and innovative design.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Lead growth of GHD's ITS and Transportation Technology practice in the Southeast
  • Develop and execute regional business development strategies
  • Cultivate relationships with GDOT, City of Atlanta, ARC, and regional agencies
  • Win and deliver ITS, TSMO, and smart mobility projects
  • Provide technical leadership in connected corridor analytics, and traffic operations
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams
  • Collaborate with national leadership and technology partners
  • ITS master planning and system architecture
  • Traffic operations and signal systems
  • Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) initiatives
  • Smart corridors and digital infrastructure
  • Freight and logistics mobility analytics
  • Data-driven safety and performance analysis


What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering / ITS
  • Professional Engineer (PE) required; PTOE preferred
  • Strong GDOT / Southeast client relationships
  • Proven ability to win work and lead complex projects
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills


GHD offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong investment in digital transportation and innovation. This role provides the opportunity to build and lead a regional practice, influence major transportation programs, and deliver data-driven solutions that improve mobility, safety, and resilience.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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