Senior Transportation Engineering Manager

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB’s North Carolina team is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager in the Transportation Department to join our growing team. The selected candidate could sit in our Raleigh or Charlotte office. VHB’s Transportation group has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent traffic engineering and transportation planning teams in North Carolina. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects for federal, state, and local government clients and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, managerial skills, and innovative thinking. Responsibilities Serve as Senior Project Manager for federal, state, and local clients Develop and manage client relationships Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services in North Carolina Monitor project financial performance Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss traffic analysis and transportation design/permitting issues Execute scope associated with project delivery for transportation design projects for all stages from feasibility studies to final PS&E packages at letting. Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions Skills And Attributes Self-motivated, attention to detail and ability to multitask Ability to think critically Exhibits strong leadership skills Strong computer skills (MS Office) Strong and collaborative work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment Substantial technical and project management experience Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in highway design Thorough knowledge of NCDOT policies and practices in project delivery Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design Software exposure: MicroStation and Open Roads Designer; AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus Qualifications B.S. in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline 11-15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 10 years of experience working in the NC market, required NC Professional Engineer (PE) license required Proven success in the transportation and/or state & local government market sectors The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Raleigh, NC, is $135,000 to $170,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist Building What’s Next, Together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. When You Join …

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