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Elevate Your Career with GRAEF - A Top WorkplaceAre you passionate about technical excellence, developing people, and shaping the future of transportation engineering? GRAEF is seeking aDirector of Transportation Engineeringto provide firmwide leadership for one of our largest technical communities. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role is responsible for advancing technical excellence, strengthening quality, promoting collaboration across offices, and developing the next generation of transportation engineering leaders. This is an opportunity to influence the future of transportation engineering at GRAEF while remaining engaged in project work and collaborating with professionals across the firm.
What You’ll Do: Lead Technical ExcellenceLead the development and implementation of firmwide technical standards, best practices, quality processes, and resources that support consistent, high-quality project delivery across GRAEF’s Transportation Engineering Technical Community. Build a Connected Transportation Engineering PracticePromote collaboration and work-sharing across offices, connect projects with the right expertise, and strengthen firmwide technical capabilities. Develop People and Future LeadersSupport onboarding, mentoring, technical training, and succession planning within GRAEF’s Transportation Engineering Technical Community, helping transportation engineering staff grow professionally. Shape the FuturePartner with firm leadership on technical strategy, innovation, recruiting, business planning, and business development, including supporting client relationships and project pursuits. Help guide investment in emerging technologies and capabilities that strengthen GRAEF's transportation engineering practice. Engage with ProjectsRemain actively engaged in project work through project leadership, management, design, and technical oversight. Provide expertise on complex and strategically important projects, support quality reviews, and help project teams improve delivery, solve challenges, and manage risk.
What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license Minimum of 12 years of transportation engineering experience Demonstrated technical and leadership experience Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills Passion for technical excellence, quality, and staff development Why GRAEF?At GRAEF, we do more than design infrastructure. We invest in our people, build strong relationships, and create opportunities for employees to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. If you're ready to help shape the future of transportation engineering at GRAEF, we'd love to hear from you. We are proud to offer the following benefits: Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center and more Free covered parking Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Plans Retirement Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement Casual Dress An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets

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Level

Manager

Location

Madison, WI

Occupation

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Industry

Engineering Services

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