Senior Transportation Engineer

Senior Transportation Engineer

IMEG is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead design efforts for moderate to complex transportation projects with limited support required from senior staff. This position is available in our Bettendorf, IA;
Chicago, IL;
Naperville, IL; or Rockford, IL office.

In this role, you will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client advice that improve complex transportation systems, enhance traffic safety, and optimize infrastructure for public and private sectors. You'll also work within project budgets, lead training and mentoring efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for complex transportation projects, including highways, bridges, transit systems, and multimodal networks

• Provide advanced technical oversight for transportation design and support project teams through delivery

• Perform site assessments and develop detailed analysis and technical reports

• Partner with clients to understand project needs, define requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain strong relationships

• Review transportation infrastructure designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence to support quality control and client requirements

• Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs meet IMEG standards, industry standards, and project requirements

• Provide technical training, mentoring, and field issue resolution with minimal support from senior staff

• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices while supporting research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG

• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, including interpretation and application of state and local design criteria

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead project interviews and presentations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, required

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills for transportation planning, engineering design, and regulatory processes

• Advance knowledge with local, state, and federal transportation regulations, environmental, policies, and permitting procedures

• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills

• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise

• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first-with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Transportation Team Highlights

• IMEG's transportation engineering team supports projects ranging from roads and highways to transit and bridges

• The team delivers a full suite of transportation-related civil engineering services, including roadway/highway design, traffic studies, intersection improvements, and bridge engineering

• Transportation projects are supported by in-house capabilities such as surveying,…