Transportation Practice Leader - Urban Engineers, Inc.

Job Location: Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 Salary

Transportation Practice Leader

Urban Engineers is seeking an experienced transportation professional ready for their next career milestone and challenge - leading our Transportation Design Practice in Central Pennsylvania. Based in our Mechanicsburg office, the Transportation Practice Leader will be responsible for growing the transportation department with entry to mid-level staff and securing new project opportunities with PennDOT District 8-0 and other regional clients.

Responsibilities

• Increasing transportation design headcount year-over-year, creating a diverse mix of experience levels and skill sets capable of meeting clients' transportation engineering needs.
• Utilizing previous experience in PennDOT District 8-0 to help position and win new transportation opportunities to maintain the core and grow the Mechanicsburg Office transportation design practice. Work collaboratively with the other Pennsylvania offices for work sharing opportunities.
• Being actively engaged in the industry through events and professional organizations to boost Urban's profile and name recognition in the region, support growth with a diversified client base and recruiting efforts.
• Supervisor, train, and mentor staff.
• Establish a department structure and provide communication to transportation design staff.
• Dedicate time to fostering and maintaining client relationships throughout region.
• Deliver projects that meet client and design standards.
• Provide oversight on planning, directing, and coordinating activities of projects.
• Oversee project goals and ensure objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Establish work plans, estimates, and coordinate multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of projects.
• Provide subconsultant management.
• Implement quality control practices during all phases of design and plan production for highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering projects.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of transportation related design experience related to highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience with PennDOT District 8-0; Other PennDOT Districts and/or PA Turnpike experience is preferred.
• Technical understanding of design standards and specifications for highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of Microstation and InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Capable of making decisions, solving problems, and performing negotiations.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active engagement in professional organizations.
• Able to travel for project related tasks and meetings.

Benefits of working at Urban:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Apply today!

Please include a PDF or Word Document Version of your resume.

Pay Rate: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Incentive: Sign-On bonus eligible

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA | Eligible for Hybrid and Flexible Work Schedules

#LI-LH #hybrid

About Urban:

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a top workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.

Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
QualificationsUrban Engineers is seeking an experienced transportation professional ready for their next career milestone and challenge - leading our Transportation Design Practice in Central Pennsylvania. Based in our Mechanicsburg office, the Transportation Practice Leader will be responsible for growing the transportation department with entry to mid-level staff and securing new project opportunities with PennDOT District 8-0 and other regional clients.

Responsibilities

• Increasing transportation design headcount year-over-year, creating a diverse mix of experience levels and skill sets capable of meeting clients' transportation engineering needs.
• Utilizing previous experience in PennDOT District 8-0 to help position and win new transportation opportunities to maintain the core and grow the Mechanicsburg Office transportation design practice. Work collaboratively with the other Pennsylvania offices for work sharing opportunities.
• Being actively engaged in the industry through events and professional organizations to boost Urban's profile and name recognition in the region, support growth with a diversified client base and recruiting efforts.
• Supervisor, train, and mentor staff.
• Establish a department structure and provide communication to transportation design staff.
• Dedicate time to fostering and maintaining client relationships throughout region.
• Deliver projects that meet client and design standards.
• Provide oversight on planning, directing, and coordinating activities of projects.
• Oversee project goals and ensure objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Establish work plans, estimates, and coordinate multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of projects.
• Provide subconsultant management.
• Implement quality control practices during all phases of design and plan production for highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering projects.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of transportation related design experience related to highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience with PennDOT District 8-0; Other PennDOT Districts and/or PA Turnpike experience is preferred.
• Technical understanding of design standards and specifications for highway, bridge and/or traffic engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of Microstation and InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Capable of making decisions, solving problems, and performing negotiations.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active engagement in professional organizations.
• Able to travel for project related tasks and meetings.

Benefits of working at Urban:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Apply today!

Please include a PDF or Word Document Version of your resume.

Pay Rate: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Incentive: Sign-On bonus eligible

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA | Eligible for Hybrid and Flexible Work Schedules

#LI-LH #hybrid

About Urban:

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a top workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.

Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status