Senior Transportation Engineer - Eastern PA Region

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$100K — $130K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 20+ years in the transportation industry with experience in leading multi-disciplined teams
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure within 6 months
  • Proven experience in market development and strong client relationship management
  • Expertise in proposals, work scopes, scheduling, and budget management for transportation projects
  • History of leading transportation contracts specifically in Pennsylvania
  • Familiarity with PennDOT Policies and Procedures

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic transportation initiatives in eastern Pennsylvania
  • Expand the firm's presence and engage in business development
  • Hire, mentor, and manage staff to create a cohesive team
  • Collaborate with Pennsylvania leadership on project pursuits
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Operate with integrity, establishing practice vision and strategic goals
  • Guide the growth of the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Accrued leave and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance and additional optional coverage
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
Building on WRA's outstanding reputation in the western and central Pennsylvania transportation industry, we are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm's strategic transportation initiatives within the eastern Pennsylvania market. Responsibilities: This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in eastern Pennsylvania, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in eastern Pennsylvania as well as supporting growth throughout the company. The candidate will be part of our Pennsylvania leadership team which collaborates on project pursuits and delivery throughout the state. The successful candidate must be energetic and be able to mentor and lead teams. In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation particularly PennDOT District's 5-0 and 6-0 as well as the City of Philadelphia and other municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is a unique opportunity to help grow our Pennsylvania transportation practice and expand a market for a leading multi-disciplined transportation engineering firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Requirements: 3 Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program 3 A minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation industry leading multi-disciplined experts 3 Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or have the ability to become licensed within 6 months through comity from another state 3 Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships 3 Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner 3 Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work 3 Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in PA 3 Alternative Project Delivery experience a plus 3 Excellent reputation as a transportation professional 3 Strong knowledge of PennDOT Policies and Procedures 3 Positive attitude and willingness to work with others Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: 3 Flexible work schedule options 3 Competitive salary 3 Leave accrual and paid holidays 3 Healthcare benefits 3 Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance 3 Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement 3 401(k) Retirement Plan 3 Tuition Reimbursement 3 Employee Assistance Program 3 Parental and maternity leave benefits Position # 2881 #LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level

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