Transportation Engineer Project Manager

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our growing transportation practice in Toledo, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management while supporting a diverse portfolio of transportation improvement projects throughout Ohio and the surrounding region.

Our Toledo office brings together engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals who support transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and site development projects across the region. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while leading roadway and transportation projects for municipal agencies, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and private-sector clients.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape transportation infrastructure that supports local communities and economic growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and plan production for transportation improvement projects, including municipal, DOT, and private development work
• Manage transportation projects from planning through final design, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project deliverables
• Develop transportation geometry, grading, drainage, and construction plans from preliminary through final design
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, survey, geotechnical, and environmental professionals to deliver integrated project solutions
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development efforts
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while helping strengthen long-term client relationships
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of CEC's transportation practice throughout Ohio and the surrounding region

What We Offer:

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Opportunity to help grow and shape a leading transportation practice in Northwest Ohio
• Diverse portfolio of municipal, transportation, infrastructure, and private development projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, innovation, and continued professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of experience providing roadway design services
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation/InRoads or similar transportation engineering design software
• Experience with roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and Right-of-Way Plan preparation according to Ohio regulations
• Experience with ODOT Plan Preparation and the ODOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) process, including Agreements of Release, Right-of-Way acquisition, and ePermitting
• Experience in site grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment pollution control, and utilities
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio required; registration in additional states is a plus
• Strong business development, project management, staff development, and project execution skills

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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