07th April, 2026
Our client, a multidisciplinary design services firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Transportation Highway Group Technical Manager to join their team! This position can sit in Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse.
This is a full-time/direct hire/on-site position
Salary for this role based on experience: $110k-175k
Our client is seeking a Transportation Highway Group Technical Manager / Civil Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership on highway and roadway design projects across Upstate New York. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Civil Engineer or Transportation Engineer who is passionate about transportation infrastructure, technical excellence, and mentoring engineers.
In this role, you will lead hands-on technical design, ensure high-quality deliverables, and support projects for clients such as NYSDOT and local municipalities. You will play a key role in shaping project outcomes and team success within a collaborative, community-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in local communities.
- Foster a high-performing, motivated team through clear expectations, constructive feedback, mentoring, and career development.
- Oversee the design and execution of highway engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Serve as a technical lead, guiding the team on best practices, decisions, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Implement and oversee quality control processes and conduct technical audits to ensure high standards.
- Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project and team goals.
- Assist in recruiting top engineering talent who align with the team's technical excellence and company culture.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
- Stay current with transportation design trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into project solutions.
- Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and help forecast future technical needs.
Qualifications - B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
- 8-15 years' experience in transportation, roadway, or highway engineering
- Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
- Prior staff management preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred
- Familiarity with NYSDOT design standards preferred
- Professional performance standards aligned with our client's Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
Apply For Job