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ABOUT LIVIC CIVIL

Imagine coming to work each day, excited to tackle challenges alongside a team that’s just as driven and passionate as you are. We’re LIVIC Civil—a tight-knit firm with a mission to guide our clients to success, whether through civil engineering, land development, traffic and transportation engineering, GIS, survey, or landscape design. With several of our biggest projects yet on the horizon, we’re looking for someone ready to grow with us and help make a lasting impact.

This role isn’t for everyone. If you:

  • Settle for “good enough,”
  • Avoid taking on new challenges,
  • Struggle with constructive feedback, or
  • Prefer working solo instead of on a team,

then this might not be the right fit. But if you’re a fast learner, adaptable, and eager to research, problem-solve, and contribute to something bigger, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

WHO WE ARE

LIVIC Civil is Not Your Ordinary Civil Engineering Firm. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve partnered with clients who share our values of integrity, hard work, and responsiveness, delivering projects that go beyond expectations. As a small, agile firm, we’re committed to evolving quickly, achieving exceptional results that set us apart.

JOB SUMMARY

LIVIC Civil is growing, and we’re seeking a Transportation Director to lead and expand our Transportation Department, including Roadway, Bridge, and Traffic services. This role provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and team leadership while ensuring successful delivery of PennDOT and municipal projects. The Transportation Director will partner with firm leadership to drive department growth, mentor and develop staff, manage operational performance, and strengthen client relationships through high-quality, responsive service.

This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys building teams, improving delivery systems, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients while guiding complex transportation programs from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Leadership & Operations

  • Lead the Transportation Department (Roadway, Bridge, and Traffic), including staffing plans, resource allocation, and workload forecasting.
  • Establish/maintain department standards for quality, consistency, and performance (QA/QC processes, lessons learned, training).
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development; help build clear career pathways.

Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

  • Provide technical leadership and executive oversight for transportation projects (PennDOT/municipal) across planning, design, and PS&E.
  • Review and approve key deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards and client expectations.
  • Support risk management, change management, and issue resolution on complex projects.

Client Leadership & Business Development

  • Serve as a senior client-facing leader; strengthen existing relationships and support new client development.
  • Support business development activities including capture planning, proposal strategy, interview participation, and scope/fee development.
  • Identify and pursue transportation market opportunities aligned with LIVIC’s strategic goals.

Coordination & Collaboration

  • Collaborate across departments (survey, GIS, land development, etc.) to support integrated project delivery.
  • Represent LIVIC at meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders; help position the firm as a trusted partner.

PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH

At LIVIC, we value ambition and the unique strengths each team member brings. This role can evolve into various exciting paths over time based on your interests, talents, and drive. Possible career growth paths include:

 

  • Project Management Roles – Leading projects from inception to completion.
  • Development Coordinator Roles – Focusing on business growth and client partnerships.

 

This position is ideal for someone who sees themselves growing into a future leader, whether in project management, operations, marketing, or client development.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • :
    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field)
    • 12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience, including leadership of teams and projects
    • Demonstrated experience delivering PennDOT and/or municipal transportation projects (roadway/bridge/traffic — at least two of these areas)
    • Proven leadership skills (mentoring, team development, performance management, and collaboration)
    • Strong knowledge of transportation project delivery, QA/QC, budgeting/scheduling, and client coordination
    • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to represent the firm externally
    • Authorized to work in the United States

 

  • Preferred:
    • Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain)
    • Demonstrated business development experience (pursuits, proposals, interviews, client growth)
    • Experience managing department performance (resource planning, utilization, profitability, forecasting)
    • Experience leading multi-discipline teams and/or transportation programs
    • Familiarity with common transportation design tools/platforms used by your teams (e.g., Civil 3D/ORD, OpenBridge; traffic analysis tools such as Synchro/HCS)
    • Travel to other offices as needed

 

*An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

 

LOCATIONS

·         Bloomsburg, PA

·         Northumberland, PA

·         Harrisburg, PA

·         Montoursville, PA

WHY LIVIC?

At LIVIC, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. With flexible schedules, a supportive work environment, and unique perks like high-quality headphones and a personalized workspace, you’ll join a team committed to guiding communities toward success. If you’re ready for a career journey with limitless potential, and a chance to lead through curiosity and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

LIVIC Civil is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, performance, and other job-related criteria. The company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on legally protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.