Transportation Design Engineer
US$125,000 – US$175,000 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Transportation Design Lead Engineer - CD0029”
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- Level
- CD0029
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$125,000 – US$175,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProfessional Engineer License
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead multidisciplinary projects and actively drive business development in Utah and Colorado. This is more than a project management role — we're looking for a leader, connector, strategist, and builder with a strong and respected network in the transportation industry.
At FHU, we’re a collaborative team of 200+ planners, engineers, scientists, and specialists working to enhance the communities we serve. If you are passionate about transportation, thrive on winning and delivering complex projects, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a visible impact in a dynamic market, this is your opportunity.
Your Role
You will lead multidisciplinary projects within the transportation civil design group while simultaneously advancing FHU’s presence across all service areas in Utah and Colorado. You’ll build client relationships, pursue high-impact opportunities, and drive growth across the region.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Management
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Manage the successful delivery of projects in the transportation civil design group, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
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Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
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Provide strong client service and cultivate long-term partnerships through consistent communication and problem-solving.
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Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews.
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Be a technical resource for junior staff and an industry expert in specific technical areas within the transportation civil design group
Business Development & Strategic Growth
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Assist in executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU’s goals.
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Leverage your established relationships with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, and/or private sector clients to generate project leads and secure new work.
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Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU’s visibility.
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Identify and track leads, support go/no-go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development.
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Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, including premarketing efforts, interviews, scoping and contract negotiations.
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Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies.