Civil Transportation Team Lead

Description

Lead the Future of Civil Transportation Engineering

Position Summary:

As a Civil Transportation Team Lead, you'll be responsible for managing your own team of talented engineers, overseeing projects, and ensuring quality delivery for our clients. You’ll report directly to VS’s Indiana Transportation Director, and work in a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and professional growth.

Why Indianapolis? Why VS Engineering?

Indianapolis is a vibrant, growing metropolitan hub with a rich mix of culture, entertainment, and economic opportunity. Known for its affordable living, strong job market, and vibrant downtown, Indy offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. With a strong arts scene, top-tier sports teams, and some of the best parks and bike paths in the region, there’s always something to do.

At VS Engineering, we’re proud to be part of Indianapolis’ dynamic development landscape. We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages personal growth and professional advancement. We offer you the ability to start in an in-person role with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule once acclimated. This flexibility allows you to maintain a work-life balance while making a real impact in transportation engineering. Join us in a city where your career can thrive while enjoying a great quality of life.

Your Role as a Transportation Team Lead:  

• Lead and manage a transportation engineering team, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Oversee and drive transportation projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, leading business development efforts and expanding our transportation project portfolio.
• Work on a wide range of projects, including public sector design for INDOT, counties, and municipalities.
• Promote a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving to overcome complex challenges.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Start in the office and transition to a hybrid schedule after becoming fully acclimated.
• Growth Opportunities: As a part of a growing company, your career development is a priority.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with highly skilled Project Managers and technical staff.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a 401(k) plan, robust medical insurance, life insurance, PTO, and more.
• Work Hard, Play Hard: We are a family-oriented company that fosters a fun and collaborative work culture.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Indiana, and/or Ohio and Kentucky.
• At least 10 years of experience designing transportation infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing projects and leading teams.
• Experience with public sector design projects (INDOT, county, municipal).
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and quality.

What You'll Contribute:

• A passion for taking on new challenges and continuously developing skills in a full-service engineering firm.
• Strong project management leadership capabilities, with a track record of delivering successful transportation projects.
• A service-oriented mindset and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• The ability to solve complex problems through creativity, collaboration, and professional judgment.

Our Mission: We serve the communities we live in, with a focus on our core values: Client Focus | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge

Ready to Lead and Innovate? If you're looking for a leadership role that allows you to make a difference and grow with a thriving team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with VS Engineering. Our growth means your growth! 

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status