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Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Senior Transportation Engineer - Eastern PA Region

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19406

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At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure that improves the world!

Building on WRA’s outstanding reputation in the western and central Pennsylvania transportation industry, we are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic transportation initiatives within the eastern Pennsylvania market.

Responsibilities This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in eastern Pennsylvania, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in eastern Pennsylvania as well as supporting growth throughout the company. The candidate will be part of our Pennsylvania leadership team which collaborates on project pursuits and delivery throughout the state. The successful candidate must be energetic and be able to mentor and lead teams. In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation particularly PennDOT District’s 5-0 and 6-0 as well as the City of Philadelphia and other municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is a unique opportunity to help grow our Pennsylvania transportation practice and expand a market for a leading multi-disciplined transportation engineering firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the eastern Pennsylvania transportation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program

A minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation industry leading multi-disciplined experts

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or have the ability to become licensed within 6 months through comity from another state

Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships

Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work

Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in PA

Alternative Project Delivery experience a plus

Excellent reputation as a transportation professional

Strong knowledge of PennDOT Policies and Procedures

Positive attitude and willingness to work with others

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 2883

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Civil Engineering

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