Senior Level Transportation Engineer Jobs
Senior level transportation engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of complex infrastructure decisions, project outcomes, and the technical teams that deliver them. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 15% remote or hybrid availability and employers like HDR, Olsson, and The Mannik & Smith Group hiring at this level now.
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Department: Transportation
Location: Maumee, OH
Compensation: $58.00 - $71.00 / hour
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.
Lead the Way in Transportation Design
The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer to join our Maumee, OH team! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to take the lead on ODOT, LPA, and municipal roadway projects, mentor talented staff, and play a key role in shaping transportation systems that keep communities connected. You’ll also work directly with senior project leadership as part of a clear growth and succession path into project management.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership to a wide range of roadway design projects. In this role, you will:
- Lead the preparation of transportation design plans and 3D models for ODOT and local agency roadway and municipal projects.
- Perform and review design calculations, including drainage design, quantities, maintenance of traffic, and pavement design.
- Prepare complete design packages, including special provisions, construction estimates, and bid documents for milestone submittals.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, supporting their professional growth.
- Collaborate across disciplines and support ODOT, LPA, and MDOT projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency throughout design and delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10–15 years of roadway or transportation design experience
- Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD) required
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D highly desirable
- Strong understanding of ODOT and LPA design standards
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
Benefits
Why Join MSG?
At MSG, you’ll be part of a growing, people-focused firm that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a difference — in your career, on your team, and in the communities we serve.
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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.
Department: Transportation
Location: Maumee, OH
Compensation: $58.00 - $71.00 / hour
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.
Lead the Way in Transportation Design
The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer to join our Maumee, OH team! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to take the lead on ODOT, LPA, and municipal roadway projects, mentor talented staff, and play a key role in shaping transportation systems that keep communities connected. You’ll also work directly with senior project leadership as part of a clear growth and succession path into project management.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership to a wide range of roadway design projects. In this role, you will:
- Lead the preparation of transportation design plans and 3D models for ODOT and local agency roadway and municipal projects.
- Perform and review design calculations, including drainage design, quantities, maintenance of traffic, and pavement design.
- Prepare complete design packages, including special provisions, construction estimates, and bid documents for milestone submittals.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, supporting their professional growth.
- Collaborate across disciplines and support ODOT, LPA, and MDOT projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficiency throughout design and delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10–15 years of roadway or transportation design experience
- Proficiency in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD) required
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D highly desirable
- Strong understanding of ODOT and LPA design standards
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
Benefits
Why Join MSG?
At MSG, you’ll be part of a growing, people-focused firm that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a difference — in your career, on your team, and in the communities we serve.
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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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Senior Level Transportation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level transportation engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who can own a project from scoping through delivery, not just execute assigned tasks. Demonstrating experience leading multidisciplinary teams, navigating agency approvals, and making consequential design decisions gives candidates the clearest edge. A portfolio that shows specific infrastructure outcomes you drove, rather than teams you supported, is what moves applications forward.
Which companies hire senior level transportation engineers?
Companies hiring senior level transportation engineers right now include HDR, Olsson, and The Mannik & Smith Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large engineering and consulting firms, public infrastructure agencies, and contractors managing capital-intensive projects where experienced technical leadership is a direct project requirement.
Are there remote senior level transportation engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is more limited than in purely office-based fields given the site-dependent nature of much transportation work. About 15% of senior level transportation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles centered on planning, analysis, or program management rather than active construction oversight.
What makes a transportation engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage lead projects or technical programs rather than contributing to them, make binding design and methodology decisions, and are accountable for deliverables across disciplines. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff is standard, and senior engineers regularly represent the team in client, agency, or stakeholder settings where technical authority matters.
Which industries hire the most senior level transportation engineers?
Senior Level transportation engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large-scale infrastructure programs, long-duration capital projects, and regulatory environments that require engineers with deep technical experience and the capacity to lead teams through complex delivery.