About this role
Alta Planning + Design is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Associate to join our team in Oakland and serve as our Bay Area Technical Leader . This is a unique opportunity for somebody passionate about sustainable transportation and positively impacting our communities who's ready to take the next step in their career with a rapidly growing company in Oakland. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects, with a focus on making a positive impact on communities around the Bay Area and Northern California. If you are looking for a mission-focused company that is an industry leader in active transportation design, TDM, roadway safety, greenways, and sustainable mobility, apply with us today! About Alta Alta is a mission-driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people-centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions. Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home. Our Senior Civil Engineering Associate will help foster livable communities across the Bay Area and Northern California. Projects range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi-use paths, and from Complete Streets to regional and multi-state bicycle and trail networks. Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include: Lead business development activities across the Bay Area market, nurturing relationships with clients and partners. Provide technical leadership across offices, serving as a senior resource on roadway design and engineering approach. Lead and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure design deliverables meet high standards of quality, accuracy, and constructability. Mentor staff across offices, supporting their professional development and career growth. Manage a variety of transportation projects from design through construction, driving the success of engineering projects and influencing the sustainability of the work we do. Prepare schedules, budgets, and scopes of services for projects, and manage project budgets. Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. Balance staff workload across projects. Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta's work. Collaborate closely with staff from Alta's other offices and with Alta's colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies.