RETTEW is seeking a Transportation Team Lead to support and grow our Transportation practice within Region 1. This role combines team leadership, project delivery, and business development, while working closely with Transportation Team Leads across other regions to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared success.

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm specializing in engineering, environmental, and safety solutions. We partner with clients across transportation, land development, energy, and water markets to deliver meaningful infrastructure and community-focused projects. Our culture is grounded in ownership, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence, giving our employees the opportunity to grow while making a real impact.

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Locations: Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, or Berwyn, PA

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As Transportation Team Lead, you will report to the Regional Director and lead Transportation staff within Region 1. You will be responsible for team performance, project delivery, and client relationships, while collaborating with Transportation Team Leads across other regions to share resources, align practices, and support firmwide growth.

This is a doer-seller role where you will contribute technically, lead strategically, and help expand RETTEW’s presence in the transportation market.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of transportation engineers and project managers within Region 1
• Partner with the Regional Director to set team goals, monitor performance, and support regional strategy
• Collaborate with Transportation Team Leads across other regions to align standards, share resources, and balance workload
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction
• Serve as a technical advisor and, when needed, project manager on complex or high-profile projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting retention and repeat business
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, client engagement, and identifying growth opportunities
• Manage team workload, staffing, and financial performance to meet operational and revenue goals
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture aligned with RETTEW’s core values
  

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania
• 12+ years of experience in transportation engineering, including project management
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing performance
• Strong understanding of transportation design, including roadway, traffic, and/or PennDOT projects
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
  

Preferred:

• Experience working across multiple offices or regions
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASHE or ITE
• Experience contributing to business development strategy and growth

• Competitive salary based on experience. RETTEW offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a real stake in the company’s success and long-term value.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings options.
• Opportunities to grow your career through leadership, strategic involvement, and collaboration across regions and disciplines.
• Support from our in-house training and development team, offering mentorship and structured professional growth.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment that supports both productivity and work-life balance.
• A culture where your leadership is visible, your decisions matter, and your work directly impacts both regional and companywide success.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance. #LI-Hybrid

Requirements listed above.