Senior Transportation Engineer (Lead) PE

We're hiring a Practice Lead for a leading sustainability consultancy with a growing coast-to-coast US operation delivering complex transportation and infrastructure programmes across public-sector clients.This is a high-impact leadership role — owning technical delivery, engineering standards, and team growth across a multidisciplinary practice spanning highway, bridge, corridor, multimodal, and transit-based improvement projects.What you'll bring: ✅ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — CT preferred or by reciprocity ✅ 20+ years of transportation design and/or planning experience, ideally in consulting ✅ Proven technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams ✅ Deep knowledge of AASHTO, state DOT, and local agency standards ✅ Strong QA/QC, design criteria, and risk management capability ✅ Experience with state/federal funding policies and procedures ✅ Commercial mindset — able to support BD, proposals, and revenue growth ➕ Bonus: sustainability principles, environmental permitting, and post-acquisition integration experienceRole DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (Lead) PE for a full-time hybrid role based in CT, with opportunities for remote work. The Senior Transportation Engineer will lead transportation planning, highway, and roadway design projects, and ensure high-quality solutions are delivered. Day-to-day tasks include project management, overseeing technical teams, preparing detailed engineering designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.QualificationsProven expertise in Transportation PlanningProficiency in Highway Design and Roadway DesignStrong skills in Transportation Engineering and Traffic EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseDemonstrated project management and leadership skillsEffective communication abilities to collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teamsFamiliarity with relevant design software and toolsExperience with sustainability-focused transportation projects is a plusBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field