Senior Project Engineer - Transportation/Highway - Western NY

C&S Companies

$121K — $138K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Preferred New York Professional Engineer (PE) license or plan to obtain soon
  • Minimum eight years of transportation engineering experience
  • Experience with NYSDOT and Federal Aid projects
  • Proficient in MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong communication skills for leading teams and client engagement

Responsibilities

  • Manage highway and transportation projects from planning through construction
  • Lead roadway design following NYSDOT standards and Federal Aid requirements
  • Prepare design reports, construction plans, specifications, and bid documents
  • Provide technical leadership and quality oversight throughout project delivery
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and agency partners
  • Mentor engineers and develop future transportation professionals
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off including unrestricted Sick and Personal Time
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral bonus program
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

You'll lead transportation projects from concept through construction while serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing highway and transportation projects from planning through construction support
  • Leading roadway design using NYSDOT standards and Federal Aid requirements
  • Preparing design reports, construction plans, specifications, and bid documents
  • Providing technical leadership and quality oversight throughout project delivery
  • Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and agency partners
  • Mentoring engineers and helping develop the next generation of transportation professionals
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, practical infrastructure solutions

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll be successful if you enjoy:
  • Taking ownership of complex transportation projects
  • Solving challenging engineering problems
  • Building trusted client relationships
  • Coaching and developing younger engineers
  • Working collaboratively while having the autonomy to make decisions
  • Seeing your work improve the communities where people live, work, and travel

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • New York Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred) or willingness to obtain shortly after joining
  • Eight or more years of transportation engineering experience
  • Strong experience delivering NYSDOT and Federal Aid transportation projects
  • Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead project teams while building productive client relationships

What You'll Find at C&S

Engineering careers are built on more than projects.

They're built on having opportunities to learn, leaders who invest in your development, and teammates who genuinely enjoy working together.

You will also have flexibility to meet your life demands outside of work. C&S supports 60/40 remote work while also providing training and conference attendance to support your career growth. At C&S, we've intentionally built a culture that combines the resources of a national engineering firm with the accessibility and collaboration of a smaller organization.

Decisions happen quickly. Leaders are approachable. Your ideas matter.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Salary Range:$121,680 -$138,320 annually

Actual compensation is based on experience, education, certifications, technical expertise, geographic location, and market conditions.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off - Vacation and unrestricted Sick and Personal Time
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral bonus program

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