Senior Level Project Manager Engineer Jobs
Senior level project manager engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of end-to-end project delivery, technical decision-making, and the cross-functional teams that drive results. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Haley & Aldrich, and WSP hiring at this level now.
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At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing transit team and fill a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager position and help lead transit design efforts across the mountain west. We provide transit design services for a wide variety of clients, including state DOT’s, transit agencies, and cities throughout the intermountain west. Our transit team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Transit Engineer or Project Manager you will work on a variety of projects including heavy rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit design, as well as station area layout and design of multimodal transit centers. The right candidate will:
- Have project management, design management, or lead design experience on transit-focused projects
- Lead design efforts from concept-level through ready-for-construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate meetings, action items, and other communications with a focus on resolving technical questions and issues
- Develop and review submittals for compliance with standards and design criteria
- Prepare engineering-related calculations, reports, memos, drawings, and visual aids
- Assist in maintaining project controls and documentation
- Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field (required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) (required)
- 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
- Strong background in transit design including light or heavy rail, bus rapid transit, station area design, or multi-modal connections
- Familiarity with industry standards for rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit design
- Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies
- Ability to lead and/or support client maintenance and business development efforts
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – a willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into action
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Thrive in a fun and collaborative environment
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO
BENEFITS
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrocks.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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ABOUT HORROCKS
Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities.
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Senior Level Project Manager Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project manager engineer job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Highlight experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering complex technical projects on scope and schedule. Strong candidates also demonstrate proficiency with project management methodologies like Agile or PMP-certified processes, along with a history of mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvements.
Which companies hire senior level project manager engineers?
Companies hiring senior level project manager engineers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Haley & Aldrich, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to be driven by large engineering firms, defense and aerospace contractors, technology companies, and infrastructure-focused organizations managing high-stakes, multi-phase programs.
Are there remote senior level project manager engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and project type. About 24% of senior level project manager engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being especially common in sectors where site visits or hardware oversight are part of the role. Fully remote roles tend to cluster in software-driven or program management functions.
What makes a project manager engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level engineers execute within defined plans, senior project manager engineers set those plans, resolve ambiguity, manage risk at a program level, and are accountable for outcomes rather than tasks. They typically lead other engineers or project managers, interface directly with executives and clients, and are expected to drive continuous improvement across the team or function.
Which industries hire the most senior level project manager engineers?
Senior level project manager engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large, complex, multi-year programs where experienced leadership over technical delivery is a core operational requirement.