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What is the difference between Manager Transportation Engineering vs Transportation Engineer?

AspectManager Transportation EngineeringTransportation Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil or Transportation Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, PE license optional but advantageous
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing teams, project management, strategic planningDesign, analysis, and implementation of transportation projects, fieldwork, technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTransportation agencies, consulting firms, government departmentsEngineering consulting firms, government transportation departments, construction companies

The main difference between a Manager Transportation Engineering and a Transportation Engineer lies in their responsibilities and seniority. Managers focus on overseeing teams, strategic planning, and project management, while Transportation Engineers handle technical design, analysis, and project execution. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials, but managers typically have more experience and leadership duties.

What are the most commonly searched types of Transportation Engineering jobs in Georgia?

The most popular types of Transportation Engineering jobs in Georgia are:

Infographic showing various Manager Transportation Engineering job openings in Georgia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Transportation Engineering - Project Manager

Atlanta, GA • Hybrid

Benesch
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Transportation Engineering Project Manager – Atlanta, GA/Augusta, GA

Our growing Georgia Division is looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation projects and help grow our practice across Georgia. In this role, you'll manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while staying involved in the technical side of the work. You'll support roadway, highway, and infrastructure design, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects for Georgia DOT, local agencies, municipalities, and private clients.

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development, build lasting client relationships, pursue new work, and help shape the growth of our Atlanta team. If you're looking for a position that combines project leadership, technical involvement, client interaction, and opportunities to grow, we'd like to hear from you.

Location

This role offers a hybrid work schedule based out of our Atlanta, GA office, with Augusta, GA also available as a work location option.

The Impact You'll Have

As a Transportation Project Manager, you'll be a key leader on our Atlanta team. You will:

  • Lead transportation projects, project teams, budgets, schedules, scope, and overall project delivery.
  •  Provide technical leadership and contribute to design, plan development, engineering analysis, and other project deliverables as needed.
  • Work on roadway, highway, interstate, and other infrastructure projects for public and private-sector clients.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to new and existing clients and help identify opportunities to grow those partnerships.
  • Identify opportunities, lead strategic pursuits, and contribute to proposals, SOQs, contracts, networking, and marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinate technical efforts across multiple project teams and disciplines to deliver integrated, turnkey solutions.
  • Build your professional network and represent the firm at industry events and professional organizations.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, project development, and project delivery, including roadway, highway, and/or interstate design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia is desired.
  • Experience working with Georgia DOT and/or local agencies, including the GDOT PDP, is desired.
  • Ability and willingness to remain hands-on technically, contributing to design and engineering work while leading projects and teams
  • Proven experience working directly with clients, developing relationships, and contributing to successful pursuits and winning work
  • Strong project management skills, including managing budgets, schedules, teams, scope, and contractual requirements
  • Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and client relationship skills
Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

  • Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
  • Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
  • Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
  • Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com