Senior Transportation Engineer / Project Manager
Orion Placement · Meriden, Connecticut, United States ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- USD 95,000 – 135,000 / year
A senior transportation engineer/project manager at a civil engineering consulting firm in Meriden, CT: lead planning, design, and delivery of highways, bridges, trails, pedestrian, and complete streets projects, including plans, cost estimates, budgets, and client coordination. Requires 5+ years' experience and an active Connecticut PE license.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Lead exciting transportation and municipal infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on local communities.
- Work on a diverse range of projects, including highways, bridges, multi-use trails, pedestrian facilities, and complete streets.
- Take ownership of meaningful engineering projects while expanding your technical expertise and project management experience.
- Join an established engineering consulting firm that values collaboration, professional development, and career advancement.
- Work alongside experienced engineering professionals who appreciate your expertise and encourage innovative solutions.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and professional development assistance.
Location
Meriden, CT | On-site
Join our team in Central Connecticut, where you'll collaborate closely with talented engineering professionals on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with occasional remote flexibility when necessary.
Note
We're seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer with 5+ years of transportation engineering experience, a B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and an active Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license. Relevant transportation infrastructure design experience is required. Candidates must reside in Connecticut and be able to commute to our Meriden office daily.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We're an established civil engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, practical engineering solutions for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. Our team works on meaningful public infrastructure initiatives that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in the communities we serve.
Job Description
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects from concept through completion.
- Develop innovative engineering designs for highways, roadways, bridges, multi-use trails, pedestrian facilities, and complete streets projects.
- Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and design documentation.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining high engineering and quality standards.
- Collaborate with municipalities, transportation agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Provide technical guidance throughout engineering design, permitting, and construction contract administration.
- Support traffic engineering, traffic planning, and transportation improvement initiatives.
- Build strong client relationships and help mentor junior engineers and project team members.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional transportation engineering experience.
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Active Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated transportation infrastructure design experience involving highways, bridges, trails, complete streets, pedestrian facilities, or traffic engineering.
- Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, design standards, and project delivery.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage technical responsibilities and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Municipal engineering, CTDOT project experience, project management, and client management experience preferred.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful transportation projects, contribute your expertise to important infrastructure improvements, and grow your career with a team that values your contributions. We believe great engineering starts with great people. Our collaborative environment gives you the opportunity to develop innovative solutions, strengthen your leadership skills, and see the lasting impact of your work. If you're ready to advance your transportation engineering career and help create infrastructure that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance