Design Engineer - Project Management Support

We are seeking a Design Engineer Level 2 to join our team.

This unique position provides support to project managers and blends engineering with project management and oversight responsibilities. It is a vital extension of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) – District 1 staff, and involves coordinating with numerous teams that are designing the rebuild of mainline Interstate 290 and various overhead bridges between Mannheim Road and Racine Avenue. This 3-year assignment offers unparallelled visibility with IDOT leadership, all while gaining experience in design coordination, stakeholder alignment, and large-scale corridor management.

This position is full-time and will typically report in-person to the Illinois Department of Transportation District 1 office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

• Coordinate the review of plans, construction sequencing, traffic management, environmental studies, permitting, utility relocations, land acquisition, and geotechnical reporting.
• Track submittals and maintain consistent project documentation.
• Facilitate coordination with internal/external stakeholders through meetings and information sharing platforms.
• Provide ongoing project updates and perform additional support tasks as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.

• 1 to 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; EIT certificate is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate as well as track multiple project tasks and submittals.
• Familiarity with Phase II Design engineering services.
• Proficiency in Micro Station.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.

You will typically work independently and receive general instructions for new assignments. Collaboration and coordination with internal teams as well as external consultants are key aspects of the role.