Lead Civil Engineer - DIRECT HIRE SME

Lead Civil Engineer

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will:

1. Serve as a member of the division office leadership team and lead division participation in program and project delivery activities. Oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement, safety, ITS, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities.
2. Participate in meetings with the State DOT and FHWA personnel to explain Federal-aid laws, regulations, and policies and their application to specific, complex cases and ensures appropriate actions are taken.
3. Provide expert advice to the State Department of Transportation and division office for the Federal-aid program related to the development and implementation of highway projects statewide in support of FHWA strategic goals, laws, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders. Provide input in the formulation of division office policies.
4. Keep informed of emerging issues and maintain regular contacts with State DOT representatives to effectively provide guidance in delivery of the Federal-aid highway program.
5. Participate on special projects, committees, or ad hoc groups (e.g. value engineering studies, corridor studies, special technical committees) as requested by division office leadership.
6. Advance Risk-based Stewardship and Oversight (RBSO) principles and use the results of program assessments to inform decisions on the strategic direction of the Federal-aid Highway Program within the state.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring statewide Federally funded highway programs or managing the delivery of a program of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing. The candidate will oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or transportation specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement and materials, safety, ITS/operations, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities.

This announcement establishes an open continuous one-month vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 15 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.