Team Leader- Highway Design

Weston & Sampson is currently expanding our Transportation practice in the northeastern United States and we are seeking to add experienced and qualified highway design engineering/management staff with at least 15 years of professional experience in highway and roadway engineering, working out of our Rocky Hill, CT office  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals in transportation projects, and in developing business in this discipline primarily with public clients such as MassDOT, CTDOT, and municipalities in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  Weston & Sampson currently holds MassDOT and CTDOT bridge and highway contracts and is continuously being awarded sole source task orders under these contracts.  As a result, the near-term objective is to lead and grow our technical teams to provide our clients with high quality engineering services.

What you’ll do:

• Manage/lead technical projects from both the financial and technical perspectives.
• Lead and guide team of professionals to successful project delivery.
• Supervise 6-10 direct reporting engineers and project managers.
• Duties will include identifying and leading pursuits of opportunities with state DOTs and municipal clients.
• Prepare contract scope and fees for highway and/or bridge projects.
• Present to clients of qualifications and technical approach to performing engineering design contracts.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Transportation Discipline leaders and others to grow Weston & Sampson’s transportation and capabilities presence in New England

What you will bring:

• BS in Civil Engineering is required; MS in Civil Engineering is desired.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required in CT or MA and ability to become licensed in other states
• NCEES Record is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads Designer/CTDOT Digital Design Environment is required.
• Established relationships with CTDOT and MassDOT design staff and experience in the use of MassDOT/CTDOT Engineering Design Standards and AASHTO is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills are also required.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other W&S office locations.
• Strong technical expertise in transportation engineering
• Strong leadership abilities as this position will include direct supervision and responsibility of engineering staff
• The ability to self-start is important.
• Valid drivers license required.

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Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

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A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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