Maryland Transportation Engineering Director - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:
The Maryland Transportation Engineering Director will be responsible for the growth and development of the office’s Maryland highway, traffic, and water resources engineering departments, including employee retention and recruitment.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Maryland transportation engineering projects, including design-build and design-bid-build of highway, interstate, and interchange design, intersection and safety improvements, and Pedestrian/ADA/Bicycle facility design.
• Provides direction, supervision, and guidance to a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Provides detailed reviews of plan submissions to minimize conflicts, errors, and omissions.
• Conducts business development activities, including pursuit tracking and proposal development oversight.
• Responsible for tracking department budget and financial performance.
• Manage sub-consultants as needed.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• Professional Engineering License is required. 
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering and management experience in highway & ADA design.
• Thorough knowledge of MDOT policy and procedures and strong existing client relationships is required.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of major complex highway engineering projects and smaller pedestrian/ADA/Bicycle facility projects.
• Experience with design-bid-build and alternate project delivery.
• Strong working relationships with Maryland Transportation Clients including MDOT SHA, MDTA, MTA, Maryland Counties and Local Agencies.
• Experience in proposal writing and client presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point), financial management systems, and collaboration software (i.e. Bentley ProjectWise).
• Seeking a Leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Seeking a Leader who is organized, proactive, a team Player and priorities attention to detail.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Professional Engineering License for the state of MD.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, or NY City, Gannett Fleming TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Maryland and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $140,000 - $220,000 annually. 

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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