Senior Transportation Engineer

Senior Transportation Engineer

Actalent is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer.

The Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for managing transportation projects in accordance with their scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires collaboration with various disciplines and subconsultants to develop risk‑averse project scopes and fees while maintaining high standards of quality management.

• Manage projects in line with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to create risk‑averse project scopes and fees.
• Develop project‑specific plans, including Project Management Plans and quality management plans.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants effectively.
• Monitor and execute project progress, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Develop extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements for delivering quality projects.
• Prepare progress reports and lead project status presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one‑on‑one check‑ins and project debriefs.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management to support their growth and development.

• Proficiency in Micro Station and Civil Engineering.
• Experience in roadway design and transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of experience in developing roadway/highway plans.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that emphasizes high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. Professional attire is expected in office and client meetings.

We’re eager to get to know you. Once you apply, Bron Cates, Technical Recruiter, will be in touch with next steps and additional details. Ready to move forward? Apply today—and feel free to connect with Bron on Linked In:

Permanent position based out of Franklin, TN.

Pay range: $ – $ per year. Full‑time benefits, holidays, and PTO.

Fully onsite in Franklin, TN.

Position anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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