Transportation Service Lead - Civil at Westwood Professional Services in Pleasanton, California, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

strategic planning

staff leadership

design standards

project proposals

resource planning

compliance management

Reporting to the Regional Service Leader and collaborating with local leaders in the Public Infrastructure and Land Development Divisions, the leader will devise and execute strategies to increase Westwood’s share of the local transportation market, joining a dynamic team delivering high‑level professional services.

Develop and implement strategic plans to grow transportation services across California offices.
Lead, mentor, and empower transportation staff, fostering consistent company culture and policies.
Create short- and long‑term growth plans and service‑specific design standards, reports, and specifications.
Coordinate regional workload, manage project proposals, and provide technical expertise for business development.
Advise leadership on hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs for the service group.
Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and innovative solutions to add value.
Maintain compliance with division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices.

Requirements

pe license

microsoft office

10+ years

transportation

project management

client relationships

The ideal candidate brings over ten years of diverse transportation engineering, design, and project‑management experience, supporting both public and private sectors, and will be responsible for marketing, business development, and sustained growth of the transportation team.

Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in transportation engineering, design, project management, and business development.
Proven ability to win and deliver projects, build client relationships, and coach teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Hold a California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and/or Traffic Engineer (TE) license (or obtain within 6 months).
Minimum 10 years progressive transportation design, management, and business development experience.
Willingness to travel to project sites and Westwood offices nationwide.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

$750M Revenue

Annual Financial Performance

The firm consistently achieves robust financial performance with recent revenues surpassing $750 million, reflecting its strong market position and project success.

From a regional office, it has grown into a national engineering powerhouse.
Delivers utility-scale solar, wind farms, battery energy storage, electrical transmission, substations, and EV charging projects.
Supports public infrastructure—roads, bridges, municipal facilities, airports—and private development for residential, commercial, and institutional clients.
Known for technical depth in disciplines like landscape architecture, power delivery, data centers, and aviation facilities.
Notable projects include Titanium Substation, Edwards-Sanborn Solar + Storage, Amazon delivery station, and Central Social Park District landscape design.
Blends surveying, civil, environmental, and electrical engineering into an integrated delivery model, a rare capability among mid-sized firms.

Culture + Values

Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence
Stewardship
Client Focus

Environment + Sustainability

2050 Net Zero Target

Ambitious Climate Goal

This target represents a commitment to achieving net zero emissions by mid-century, signaling dedication to addressing climate change.

Focus on renewable energy solutions
Promote sustainability in project design and execution
Implement green building practices
Support environmental preservation and resource efficiency

Inclusion & Diversity

Promote inclusive hiring practices
Gender balance across all levels of the organization
Provide equal career growth opportunities
Foster an environment of respect and collaboration

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Role

Description

strategic planning

staff leadership

design standards

project proposals

resource planning

compliance management

Develop and implement strategic plans to grow transportation services across California offices.
Lead, mentor, and empower transportation staff, fostering consistent company culture and policies.
Create short- and long‑term growth plans and service‑specific design standards, reports, and specifications.
Coordinate regional workload, manage project proposals, and provide technical expertise for business development.
Advise leadership on hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs for the service group.
Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and innovative solutions to add value.
Maintain compliance with division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices.

Requirements

pe license

microsoft office

10+ years

transportation

project management

client relationships

Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in transportation engineering, design, project management, and business development.
Proven ability to win and deliver projects, build client relationships, and coach teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Hold a California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and/or Traffic Engineer (TE) license (or obtain within 6 months).
Minimum 10 years progressive transportation design, management, and business development experience.
Willingness to travel to project sites and Westwood offices nationwide.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found