Transportation Design Lead - TX

Egis Group · Austin, United States

S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.
At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.
We are looking for a

Transportation Design Lead

to support our Texas market. As the Transportation Design Lead for Texas, reporting to the U.South Central Regional Manager, you will lead the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team. This role leads client service, business development, and project delivery in the Texas market, with a strong emphasis on building relationships and securing work with Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels (including TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities). You will oversee design staff, manage resources and budgets, provide technical and project oversight, support go/no-go decisions on pursuits, and support the region’s growth strategy by developing and implementing business plans.
Project Management, Design Oversight, and Staff Management
Be capable of analyzing all technical aspects of roadway/highway engineering, identifying issues and applying suitable solutions, analyzing complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures, and recommending major design changes.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
Have strong report writing skills and be responsible for preparing project reports and feasibility studies.
Have experience in developing project schedules, scope and budget, as well as have other fundamental project management capabilities.
Be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Marketing and Business Development
Help develop the civil transportation vision and support business plans to drive the regions growth, leveraging a strong understanding of the Texas marketplace, competitive landscape, and opportunities with local, regional, and state agencies (TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities).
Work closely with Marketing Manager on development and implementation of marketing and growth strategies focused on Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels. Enforce application of marketing best practices and ensure the office is actively working toward meeting business plan goals and objectives. Stay apprised of key / strategic opportunities, make go/no-go decisions on pursuits, and ensure pursuit team compliance with client management, pre-positioning, go/no-go, and pursuit strategy best practices and company guidelines.
Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions with a priority on Texas agencies (TxDOT districts and divisions, metropolitan planning organizations, cities, counties, and regional transportation authorities). Support the development of strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements.
Schedule and lead periodic meetings with key client personnel from Texas agencies (local, regional, and state) in coordination with PMs, staff, and other members of leadership as appropriate to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities.
Business Strategy and Implementation
Support the development of office-level action plans to support the regional business plan and encourage strong debate and analysis for growth in an area or discipline.
Help with the compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and enforce corrective action plans when/where needed. Resolve high level operational concerns or problems as soon as practicable and take actionable steps to remediate impacts and enhance performance.
Finance and Operations
Help with the profitability of the Texas office(s) and associated projects.
Measure and monitor budget and operational performance and communicate key metrics and information regularly to the leadership team.
Maintain client communication in coordination with other offices and assure satisfactory client experience, project production, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures.
Perform honest and candid performance evaluations of direct reports. Ensure office complies with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies / procedures.
Help drive the growth of the business regionally to support attainment of Egis’s nationwide growth strategies and plans.
Leverage an entrepreneurial approach to refresh the local strategy and position the business for success. Contribute to long-term growth in the region by building the technical and civil transportation capabilities required to secure current business and penetrate new markets.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure
Has led and delivered significant projects of scale through effective team and budget management.
Experienced in relevant facets of planning, design and construction services for roads, highways and bridges.
Ensures effective governance, at the project and business level.
Demonstrated track record of building strong relationships.
Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry. Ideally brings an established network with Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, along with relevant partners.
Adept at leveraging communications skills both externally (business development, writing proposals, community engagements, stakeholder and partnership development, leading client presentations/meetings) and internally, to drive the development and engagement of strong teams.
Building people capability
At Egis, youll do more than build your career—youll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, were looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.
Whether youre launching your career or bringing years of experience, youll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Meaningful Projects

– Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
Global Expertise, Local Impact

– Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
Career Growth

– Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
Thats why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:
~ Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
~401(k) retirement plan with company match
~ Paid time off and flexible holiday program
~ Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
~ Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
~ Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
~ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
~ Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Business Line: TransportationType of contract: Permanent contractService Line: Urban Transport and Urban DevelopmentRegion: AmericasJob Family: Engineering Management