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Director of Transportation Engineering
Columbus, Ohio - Posted on June 9, 2025
Published By Brian Polevacik

Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity for a Director of Transportation Engineering, this role can be based out of Columbus, OH or Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the transportation design engineering department.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, business plans, and initiatives to drive the growth and success of the department.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transportation projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Act as a project director on key initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional engineering solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work culture, encouraging professional development and knowledge-sharing among team members.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project scopes, deliverables, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in transportation engineering.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of engineering designs and deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Annual salary is $130k/year. Apply now!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• 10 years of progressive experience in transportation design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads/MicroStation.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards, regulations, and experience with ODOT and/or INDOT projects.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. Our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and employees. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, state-required leave, and vacation days, depending on the state, length of employment, and specific assignment. Benefit offerings may vary for direct hire placements based on the client company.

Application Process:

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