Transportation Engineer

Principal-Level Transportation Engineer

At SLR, we create sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that connect communities while protecting the environment. We are seeking a Principal-level Transportation Engineer to take charge, push boundaries, and help shape the future of transportation nationwide. You’ll spearhead major infrastructure projects, collaborate with top industry experts, and play a crucial role in expanding our transportation practice. If you’re a visionary leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving meaningful change, this is the perfect role for you! We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new principal-level Transportation Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Locations: Cheshire, CT Boston, MA Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT

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 $140,000 - $170,000. 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

Responsibilities

Manage small to large scale transportation engineering, complete streets, and highway projects, from proposal stage to construction completion

Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates

Perform analysis and prepare design calculations

Provide senior oversight on projects and serve as a technical resource

Perform quality review of design plans and contract documents

Participate in meetings with clients and project team members

Prepare proposals including scopes and fee estimates

Attend and present at public meetings and project interviews

Assist in business development with public and private sector clients

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

15+ years of experience in the field of Transportation Engineering

7+ years project management experience

Storm drainage analysis/computation experience, including watershed mapping, inlet spacing, gutter flow, pipe sizing, system capacity, etc. is a plus

Experience working on DOT administered and funded projects (including funding programs such as STEAP, LOTCIP, TAP, etc.)

Experience working on federally funded projects is a plus

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills