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Director of Transportation Engineering

Nitsch Engineering
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
2 Center Plaza (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Description We are seeking an experienced Director of Transportation Engineering to lead our transportation department. This role involves strategic planning, project execution, business development, and department oversight to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Transportation Engineering department, ensuring adherence to project, budgetary, and schedule constraints. Oversee project managers and ensure compliance with company policies, technical requirements, and industry standards. Develop and execute an annual department plan, ensuring effective budgeting and resource allocation. Maintain client relationships, obtain timely decisions, and address budgetary or contractual modifications. Supervise staff assignments, monitor performance, and ensure project deliverables meet client and company expectations. Oversee regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels. Represent the company at public meetings and industry events. Prepare proposals, estimates, and participate in contract negotiations. Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for department members. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the industry. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field. Professional Engineer (PE) license with registration in multiple states (or ability to obtain). Familiarity with industry regulations, including MassDOT and the City of Boston Proven experience in growing and developing a team, including mentoring and performance management. Ability to market company services, develop new business, and maintain client relationships. Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills. Experience managing budgets, project schedules, and technical compliance. Knowledge of emerging transportation technologies and best practices. About Us Nitsch Engineering is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering firm providing land development and sustainable site solutions in our communities. Our civil/site, survey, transportation, GIS, planning, and structural teams serve a wide variety of clients including developers, architects, universities, and government agencies. Our company has continued to grow organically and thrive throughout our 35-year history due to our amazing employees, great corporate culture, and commitment to building stronger and more resilient communities through client collaboration and advocacy. We continue to win exciting projects and need a talented individual like you to help us continue that trend. Benefit Highlights Unmatched flexible working model and early Fridays year-round! Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage + Flexible Spending Account and other optional coverages like Identity Theft Protection and Legal coverage! Paid time off, 401k match, pre-tax commuter benefit, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. Yearly discretionary bonus as well as cash bonuses through the employee appreciation and recognition program Ongoing education and professional development opportunities. Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities! If you want to be excited about going to work and making a difference in the organization you work for, please reach out to us, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team. To learn more about Nitsch Engineering, please visit our web site at: www.nitscheng.com Nitsch Engineering, Inc. is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and is an EO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Please click to review our EEO/AAP Policy and the "Know Your Rights" poster Nitsch Engineering, Inc. participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program. Please read more information here