Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Connecticut.
20+ years in transportation systems design/planning, ideally in consulting.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Experience with State DOT, municipal, or regional transportation agencies preferred.
Familiarity with sustainability principles and environmental permitting processes a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for transportation engineering projects.
Serve as a senior technical resource for problem-solving and design.
Oversee and balance high-volume workloads.
Develop and enforce engineering standards and best practices.
Lead QA/QC processes and risk management efforts.
Mentor engineers and contribute to professional development.
Support business development and guide proposal efforts.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays.
401(k) retirement account with company matching.
Company-paid life insurance and short/long term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program providing support resources.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Practice Leader to lead and advance our Transportation Engineering discipline. This role champions team leadership, engineering excellence, and the growth of talent across a multidisciplinary consulting environment. The Practice Leader will support project delivery, mentor technical staff, and drive quality management while partnering with service line leadership to strengthen and grow our transportation practice.
As our new Practice Leader of Transportation Engineering, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership and oversight for transportation engineering projects for highway, bridge, intersection, corridor, multimodal, and transit-based improvements.
Serve as a senior technical resource for engineers and designers, supporting problem-solving and design decision-making.
Oversee and balance the existing high-volume workload.
Develop, maintain, and enforce engineering standards, design criteria, and best practices.
Lead and support QA/QC processes, technical reviews, and risk management efforts.
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical training and professional development.
Assist service line leadership with resource planning, hiring, and workload management.
Support business development and guide proposal efforts through contract negotiations.
Coordinate with environmental, planning, and landscape architecture teams to ensure effective integration without compromising engineering quality.
Stay current with design standards, codes, and agency requirements (AASHTO, state DOTs, local agencies).
Engage with professional organizations to promote team networking.
Drive consistent growth in sales and revenue while maintaining profitability year-to-year.
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $200k - $230k. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (CT preferred or ability to obtain quickly through reciprocity).
20+ years of relevant experience in transportation systems design and/or planning, ideally within a consulting environment.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Experience with State DOT, municipal, or regional transportation agencies preferred.
Familiarity with sustainability principles and environmental permitting processes a plus.
Preferred:
Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting firm supporting public-sector transportation clients
Knowledge of state and federal-funding and related policies and procedures
Prior role as a technical lead, discipline manager, or senior project manager
Experience reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and reports for compliance and constructability
