Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Transportation Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeAlbuquerque, NM, USA$170k - $190k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.) is required.
At least 12 years of professional experience is required.
Significant transportation engineering experience is required, including a track record of project management, client-facing, and leadership responsibilities.
Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar transportation engineering software is required.
Experience with DOT and municipal plan preparation procedures and standards is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management are required.
The candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and manage a team of transportation design engineers across roadway, drainage, structures, traffic, and utility disciplines.
Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to staff and successfully deliver a variety of projects.
Manage and forecast workload for the transportation design team.
Mentor junior staff, identify development opportunities, and create an environment where people can grow.
Help identify and develop future leaders within the team.
Manage projects and collaborate with other technical groups on the design and analysis of freeways, interstates, interchanges, and urban and rural roadways, ensuring delivery on time and on budget without sacrificing technical quality.
Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
Support client relationships and business development in New Mexico.
Partner with the Business Development Team to pursue new opportunities and develop proposals.

Desired Qualifications

Engineering and design experience in New Mexico is a plus.
Experience in roadway, traffic, and/or drainage is a plus.

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.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we work. As a Transportation Engineering Manager, you will manage and support growth in New Mexico with our Transportation Team and be part of a growing practice focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also coordinating internally with senior leadership and developing our next generation of professionals.

This role is built for someone who wants to develop people, not just manage a headcount. You'll have real ownership in shaping the team, with the autonomy to build a structure that works and the trust of senior leadership to help influence where this practice goes next.

Build, lead, and manage a team of transportation design engineers across roadway, drainage, structures, traffic, and utility disciplines
Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to staff and deliver a variety of projects successfully
Manage and forecast workload for the transportation design team
Create an environment where people can grow, including mentoring junior staff and identifying development opportunities
Help identify and develop future leaders within the team
Manage projects and collaborate with other technical groups on design and analysis of freeways, interstates, interchanges, and urban and rural roadways, keeping delivery on time and on budget without sacrificing technical quality
Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a range of transportation projects
Support client relationships and business development in New Mexico
Partner with our Business Development Team on pursuing new opportunities and developing proposals

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.), required
12+ years of professional experience
Significant experience in transportation engineering, with a track record of taking on project management, client facing, and leadership responsibilities
Engineering and design experience in New Mexico is a plus
Experience in roadway, traffic, and/or drainage is a plus
Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar transportation engineering software
Experience with DOT and municipal plan preparation procedures and standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized

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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