Lee Engineering is an employee-owned firm and the nationwide industry leader in traffic engineering and transportation planning. The firm was started 30+ years ago and currently has more than 45 employees located in 6 offices across AZ, TX, OK and NM. Our team of highly skilled professionals has focused their careers in traffic and transportation engineering through hands-on experience and concentrated education. Our passion for improving the way people, goods, and services move throughout our communities is apparent in each of our projects.
Lee Engineering has a strong history of successful projects and clients win in the Phoenix area. It continues growing in the Phoenix market by offering a specialized and focused approach that provides clients with unparalleled expertise in the increasingly complex field of traffic engineering. With the support of the firm’s experienced and talented staff, this role will have the opportunity to lead interesting, complex, and potentially career defining traffic engineering projects and programs that are on the cutting edge of the profession.
Lee Engineering has a small business feel and a supportive company culture that truly values each employee and presents individuals with opportunities, experience, skills, and training that are unlike most in the industry. The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside Lee Engineering’s highly distinguished team that includes significant nationally recognized expertise.
SUMMARY
This role requires a passion for traffic and transportation engineering, combined with the ability to coach and mentor teams while managing the technical and financial aspects of projects. We are looking for an ambitious individual who embodies the spirit of growth. As a Leader in our firm, you will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing client relationships, driving business forward, and opening new fronts with your innovative mindset.
The position offers a unique opportunity to build/hire a team for strategic projects, manage succession planning for upcoming retirees as well to lead a dynamic team of 5 direct reports within engineering, fostering their development and guiding them to success. As part of A genuine passion for people, their development, and a drive to grow the business are essential qualities for this role. This position reports directly to the President.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds strong relationships and interacts regularly with existing and new clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders.
Continue and strengthen client relationships within the Traffic/Transportation Industry, specific to both public and private sector clients.
Identifies, pursues, and wins projects.
Serves as lead engineer, approves, and signs off on work on local, state, and federal projects. Ensures that business is conducted in compliance with professional codes of ethics.
Ensures that services provided meet the industry standard of care.
Performs technical reviews of work developed by others and provides technical expertise for studies and/or design efforts.
Continuously interacts with clients, assuring satisfaction with Lee Engineering services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
Oversees Team’s project performance and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of projects.
Collaborates with peers/leaders throughout all Lee Engineering offices to leverage technical expertise, ensure client satisfaction, and implement best practices.
Identify opportunities to expand existing practice areas or establish new practice areas.
Participates in the development of technical proposals.
Develops, mentors, and demonstrates leadership within the assigned office to professional staff to ensure growth within the firm.
Responsible for annual performance reviews, staff recruitment/hiring and disciplinary actions, including terminations in conjunction with HR/Management. Engaged in active development of assigned staff in addition to monitoring utilization of staff members to optimize opportunity for staff to reach utilization goals.
LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE
Phoenix, AZ
Standard work week – Business Hours – Hybrid schedule ok
10% travel within AZ
KEY COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local transportation guidelines and regulations.
Strong ability to solve complex problems and serve as a go-to for staff members.
Identifies staff and subconsultants needed to complete assignments and provides appropriate direction to all those working on project assignments.
Demonstrates a high level of wisdom/discretion in decision-making as reflected in interactions with management team, supervisors, peers, and customers.
Passion for cultivating business relationships and capturing new pursuits.
Ability to represent the company with coworkers, clients, professional societies, elected officials, and the public.
Displays knowledge of traffic engineering software and tools, such as Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, VISSIM, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field a plus.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience, including project management.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or other certification a plus.
Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and regulations as well as best practices within the industry.
Displays either a broad range of experience or is highly specialized within our practice areas including traffic signal design, traffic impact studies, and transportation planning.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technology competent. Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Adaptable, flexible, results-driven.
Understands market tendencies and industry standards.
