Senior Transportation Engineer

SLR Consulting (US)

Last Updated: 10/14/2025 6:26:26 AM

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Current Days Open
42
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$100,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$140,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
29
First Seen
9/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$100,000.00 (Yearly)
7/23/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$140,000.00 (Yearly)
10/14/2025

Full Job Description

At SLR, we dont just design transportation systems we create sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that connect communities while protecting the environment. We are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to take charge, push boundaries, and help shape the future of transportation nationwide. Youll spearhead major infrastructure projects, collaborate with top industry experts, and play a crucial role in expanding our transportation practice. If youre a visionary leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving meaningful change, this is the perfect role for you! We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. Locations: Cheshire, CT Boston, MA Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Responsibilities: Manage small to large scale transportation engineering, complete streets, and highway projects, from proposal stage to construction completion Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates Perform analysis and prepare design calculations Provide senior oversight on projects and serve as a technical resource Perform quality review of design plans and contract documents Participate in meetings with clients and project team members Prepare proposals including scopes and fee estimates Attend and present at public meetings and project interviews Assist in business development with public and private sector clients Qualifications/Education/Memberships: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer 8+ years of experience in the field of Transportation Engineering 4+ years project management experience Storm drainage analysis/computation experience, including watershed mapping, inlet spacing, gutter flow, pipe sizing, system capacity, etc. is a plus Experience working on DOT administered and funded projects (including funding programs such as STEAP, LOTCIP, TAP, etc.) Experience working on federally funded projects is a plus Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting. Were Making Sustainability Happen. We dont have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But were working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, youll work alongside some of the worlds leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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