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Principal Transportation EngineerKleinfelder • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principal Transportation Engineer

Principal Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder • Los Angeles, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder's Southern California Area is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to join our team! This position has the option of a hybrid work schedule and can be located in any of our offices throughout Southern California.

The role of the Principal Transportation Engineer will serve in a management and / or lead technical role including the planning, analysis, design and detailing of transportation projects including roadways, bridges and transit facilities.

The qualified candidate will also be responsible for the following :

  • Function as a Project Manager or Engineering Lead with demonstrated success in client development, design and project oversight
  • Manage the project team for multi-discipline transportation projects including environmental, civil, bridge, survey, geotechnical and landscaping
  • Demonstrated experience in organization of staff and technical expertise to meet deadlines and budget requirements

Additional Responsibilities will include :

  • Project engineering duties including, but not limited to performing roadway, highway or bridge engineering calculations, analysis and design and peer / constructability reviews
  • Lead QA / QC processes and assure quality products are delivered to the client
  • Actively contribute to projects by performing tasks requiring a broad and / or deep knowledge in the field of transportation engineering
  • Provide technical interface with clients and contractors
  • Develop technical talent including mentoring key staff in specialized area of expertise
  • Develop, establish, and oversee all aspects, including cost control and planning / scheduling efforts on multiple projects
  • Lead or participate in proposal writing, interview preparation and presentations
  • Effectively communicate technical and promotional material to staff, clients and sub-consultants
  • Basic Qualifications :

  • Formal education in Civil or Structural engineering or related. An advanced degree, i.e. MS or PhD is preferred
  • 12+ years of progressively combined experience in design, project / program management, construction or project related experience, in the management of transportation projects and programs
  • Experience with alternative delivery including CMGC, Design-Build or Progressive Design Build projects is preferred
  • Demonstrated and recognized technical leader in the industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in civil / structural Engineering or related. PE in CA or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Move Forward with Kleinfelder

    Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

    Progress with an Employer that Values You

    Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following :

    Benefits : Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range : $112,00 - $175,000.

    Career Development : We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

    Equal Opportunity : Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities / Women / Disabled / Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

    NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

    Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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