Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Senior Civil Engineering Associate

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeOakland, CA, USA$170k - $210k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity, including at least 5 years as a Project Manager and 3 years managing staff.
A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California.
Demonstrated technical leadership in roadway design, including senior-level design review and quality assurance and quality control of multidisciplinary deliverables.
Experience in and knowledge of active, non-motorized transportation.
Experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Presentation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project or equivalent.
Proficiency in civil engineering software such as GEOPAK, InRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and MicroStation.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

Responsibilities

Lead business development activities across the Bay Area market and nurture relationships with clients and partners.
Provide technical leadership across offices and serve as a senior resource on roadway design and engineering approach.
Lead and oversee quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure design deliverables meet standards for quality, accuracy, and constructability.
Mentor staff across offices and support their professional development and career growth.
Manage transportation projects from design through construction.
Prepare project schedules, budgets, and scopes of services, and manage project budgets.
Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Balance staff workload across projects.
Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta's work.
Collaborate with staff from Alta's other offices and colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
Experience developing or implementing quality assurance and quality control programs for design projects.
Experience working with Bay Area cities, counties, transit agencies, and Caltrans.
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint.
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

Alta Planning + Design is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Associate to join our team in Oakland and serve as our Bay Area Technical Leader.

This is a unique opportunity for somebody passionate about sustainable transportation and positively impacting our communities who's ready to take the next step in their career with a rapidly growing company in Oakland. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects, with a focus on making a positive impact on communities around the Bay Area and Northern California.

If you are looking for a mission-focused company that is an industry leader in active transportation design, TDM, roadway safety, greenways, and sustainable mobility, apply with us today!

About Alta
Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

Our Senior Civil Engineering Associate will help foster livable communities across the Bay Area and Northern California. Projects range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi-use paths, and from Complete Streets to regional and multi-state bicycle and trail networks.

Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include:

Lead business development activities across the Bay Area market, nurturing relationships with clients and partners.
Provide technical leadership across offices, serving as a senior resource on roadway design and engineering approach.
Lead and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure design deliverables meet high standards of quality, accuracy, and constructability.
Mentor staff across offices, supporting their professional development and career growth.
Manage a variety of transportation projects from design through construction, driving the success of engineering projects and influencing the sustainability of the work we do.
Prepare schedules, budgets, and scopes of services for projects, and manage project budgets.
Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Balance staff workload across projects.
Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta's work.
Collaborate closely with staff from Alta's other offices and with Alta's colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies.

Required

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to

15+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in the State of California.
Demonstrated technical leadership in roadway design, including senior-level design review and QA/QC of multidisciplinary deliverables.
Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) packages for roadway projects, and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace.
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Good presentation skills.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent.
Proficiency in civil engineering software such as GEOPAK, InRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and MicroStation.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

Preferred

There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
Experience developing or implementing QA/QC programs for design projects.
Experience working with Bay Area cities, counties, transit agencies, and Caltrans.
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint.
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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