Senior Transportation Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
boutique recruitingSacramento (CA)
Transportation EngineersEngineering Services
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$135,000-$175,000 annually
About the role
Position Title: Senior Transportation Engineer
A respected private transportation consulting firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead traffic, parking, transportation planning, and impact analysis projects throughout Northern California. This hybrid role combines hands‑on technical oversight with project management, client relationships, proposal development, public engagement, and staff mentorship. The ideal candidate is an organized, adaptable transportation professional with at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without letting details fall through the cracks. This person will bring an ownership mindset, enjoy mentoring others, and willingly step into technical, operational, and business development responsibilities as needed.
Salary: $135,000-$175,000 annually / DOE
Senior Transportation Engineer Responsibilities
Oversee traffic, parking, transportation planning, and impact analysis studies
Manage approximately 12 active projects at a time, ranging from short‑term traffic studies to complex, long‑term environmental impact reports
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with applicable requirements
Review technical work completed in Synchro, HCM, and related transportation analysis platforms
Apply current TIA guidelines, Caltrans requirements, HCM methodologies, VMT standards, trip and parking generation practices, site design principles, and active transportation standards
Attend public hearings, community forums, city council proceedings, and client meetings throughout Northern California
Prepare responses to proposal requests, including brief letter proposals and formal, bound submissions
Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships and helping the firm pursue and secure new work
Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, planning firms, municipalities, and other project partners
Train and mentor approximately seven team members, providing technical guidance and professional development support
Balance technical reviews, project delivery, client communication, proposal work, and staff mentorship in a fast‑moving consulting environment
Contribute wherever needed as part of a collaborative, hands‑on team
Senior Transportation Engineer Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or a closely related field
At least 10 years of experience in traffic operations, transportation planning, transportation impact analysis, or transportation engineering
Direct transportation industry experience
Strong project and client management capabilities
Experience managing multiple projects with different schedules, budgets, scopes, and municipal requirements
Familiarity with TIA guidelines, Caltrans standards, HCM, VMT, trip and parking generation, site design, and active transportation standards
Working knowledge of Synchro, HCM, and related transportation technology
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to review work completed by other team members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail
Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities
Must reside in California
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage, including 100% employer‑paid coverage under select plans for employees and dependents and 90% coverage for spouses
401(k) plan with a 4% employer match
Two weeks of vacation, with increased accrual based on tenure
Two weeks of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays, including two floating holidays
Hybrid schedule with up to three remote workdays per week
Flexible scheduling with the option of a traditional 40‑hour workweek or a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful transportation projects, shape the development of emerging professionals, and build a long‑term future with a firm that values transparency, flexibility, and shared success.
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