Job Description

Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager

Indianapolis, IN

Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established transportation and civil engineering consulting firm in Indianapolis seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional who enjoys hands-on engineering, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and building strong client relationships.

The company offers a collaborative, flexible environment with an emphasis on work-life balance, professional growth, and long-term employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and roadway design projects from preliminary engineering through final deliverables.
• Manage 3–5 projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budgets, schedules, and client expectations are met.
• Oversee roadway rehabilitation, highway reconstruction, intersection improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, and drainage design.
• Manage INDOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects in accordance with INDOT and AASHTO standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Coordinate directly with clients, agencies, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Support client relationship development and future project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of transportation/highway design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of INDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience managing roadway design projects and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation/OpenRoads experience also considered.
• Experience with drainage, intersection, roundabout, or traffic signal design preferred.
• Strong communication, technical leadership, and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110K–$150K, depending on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid schedule with flexible working hours.
• Paid overtime.
• Employer covers 90% of employee health insurance premiums.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Professional development and PE licensing support.
• Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates.