Job Opportunities

Lea+Elliott is a transportation consulting firm offering a broad range of planning, engineering and project management services for clients worldwide. Our major strength is the quality of our professional team. By providing an exceptional work environment, we are able to recruit and retain a cadre of nationally recognized transportation specialists. Over the last 35 years, we have earned a reputation as an imaginative and innovative firm who consistently maintains a leadership role in the transportation industry. An employee-owned firm, Lea+Elliott has active projects in the United States, Europe and Asia.

We have openings for senior professional staff and mid-level professional staff in the firm’s Atlanta Office.

ATLANTA, GA

Senior Professional Staff:

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of resources (i.e. staff/consultants);

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining day-to-day contact with existing and potential clients in the Atlanta area;

• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining project budgets and schedules;

• Lead technical and engineering activities

• Assures that engineering and planning services are commensurate with professional standards, contract and client requirements, quality control and project objectives.

• Identify potential project opportunities and support Business Development activities in the Atlanta area.

• Some travel is required

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering from an accredited college or university;

• Georgia PE License or ability to obtain through reciprocation;

• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in the design and construction of rail/transit projects in all project development phases: planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction management, testing and operations start up. Automatic People Mover experience is desirable;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, self-starting, motivated, independent, entrepreneurial.

Mid-Level Professional Staff:

Responsibilities:

• Individual(s) will participate in technical execution of project work activities and support the Project Manager as directed.

• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

• 2+ years of engineering experience in design activities.

• Computer and ACAD skills, with a firm grasp of technical principles.

• PE registration or ability to obtain same is a plus. 

Salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should email their resume and references to:

atlantajobs@leaelliott.com

Phone calls not accepted. 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Dulles, VA

Lea+Elliott, a transportation firm in the Washington D.C. area, is looking for an accounts payable/payroll technician. Our office located on Dulles Airport is accessible by public transportation. Job responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable

• Processing invoices and check requests

• Prepare daily deposits

• Managing payroll (maintaining payroll information, updating records)

• Limited HR Administration

• Office admin (supporting front desk, answering phones)

The successful applicant will possess a high school diploma and 2 years of related accounting or HR experience; will demonstrate proficiency in the use of MS Excel and MS Word; ability to utilize standard office equipment. Proficiency using Solomon a plus. Candidate must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational ability.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Please submit your resume with salary requirements. Thanks for your interest!

Principals only – recruiters please do not contact this job poster

Please do not contact this job poster about other services, products or commercial interest.

COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Dulles, VA

Lea+Elliott, Inc. seeks Communications Engineer for assignment in Dulles, VA. Successful candidate will have a degree in engineering and seven to 12 years of experience with Communications subsystems. P.E. license or ability to obtain same will be a plus. Candidate will be familiar with or have design experience with some or all of the following:

• video and audio surveillance systems;

• communications networks (Ethernet, SONET, PLC), hardwired and wireless;

• SCADA;

• telephone networks;

• public address systems;

• radio system design; and

• PLC system design.

Email resume to jobopeningsva@leaelliott.com. Phone calls will not be accepted.

TRANSIT ENGINEERS

San Francisco, CA

Lea+Elliott, Inc. is looking for transit engineers (mechanical, electrical or civil) with 5+ years of experience to work on the company's transportation projects throughout the western United States. CA PE is a plus. Lea+Elliott works with owners on the planning, preliminary design, procurement, and implementation of transit systems, primarily at airports. Project management opportunities may be available for qualified candidates.

Please respond to sperliss@leaelliott.com with cover letter and resume.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

San Francisco, CA

Lea+Elliott is looking for a transit planner with 3+ years of experience to work on the company's transportation projects throughout the western United States. AICP is a plus. Lea+Elliott works with owners on the planning, preliminary design, procurement and implementation of transit systems, primarily at airports. Project management opportunities may be available for qualified candidates.

Please respond to sperliss@leaelliott.com with cover letter and resume.

Lea+Elliott is an employee-owned company with an excellent salary and benefit program and promotes growth from within.

Lea+Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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