Senior Transportation Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol

Senior Transportation Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams in major infrastructure projects at Moffatt & Nichol. Focused on highway, roadway, bridge, transit, and rail design across the U.S.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCosta Mesa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $274,000 - $360,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex transportation projects while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses extensive experience in project management, budget tracking, and engineering oversight within the Southern California infrastructure sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer License (PE) in CA20+ Years of Experience in Transportation Project DeliveryBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Transportation or Related Business DegreeExcellent Communication and Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingEngineering OversightClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipNegotiationPresentation SkillsOral and Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringInfrastructure ImprovementProject DeliverySouthern CaliforniaClient Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Builds and manages key client relationships through deep client knowledge, client relationships, and industry leadership
Coordinates and collaborates with clients, regulatory/review entities, engineering disciplines, sub-consultants, for successful project pursuits and project delivery
Identifies needed internal and external resources to maintain and expand industry leadership and market competitiveness
Leads a multi-disciplinary team of planners, designers, business analysts, and other disciplines to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other deliverables and outcomes to clients and partners
Monitors, tracks and reports engineering, schedule, and budget progress at the program and project level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering; Required
Master's degree in Civil, Transportation or related business degree; required
Professional Engineer license (PE) in CA; required
20+ years of experience leading Southern California transportation project pursuits, project delivery teams, and overall infrastructure improvement projects; required
Ability to interface with local clients as firm representative; required
Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends