Phase Lead - Illinois Market - Chicago, IL

Position: Phase I Lead - Illinois Market - Chicago, IL
Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Phase I Transportation Engineering Lead (PE), a Senior technical and project leadership role focused on high‑profile IDOT and Illinois Tollway preliminary engineering studies.

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about usThe Phase I Transportation Engineering Lead is a Senior technical and project leadership role focused on high‑profile IDOT and Illinois Tollway preliminary engineering studies.

Your impact:

Lead and deliver IDOT and Illinois Tollway Phase I / Preliminary Engineering studies

Serve as the primary technical and project authority for assigned Phase I efforts

Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for complex corridor, roadway, and bridge studies

Interface directly with IDOT District staff, Tollway PMs, and FHWA as a trusted partner

Guide alternatives development, engineering analysis, and documentation consistent with IDOT and Tollway standards

Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (planning, traffic, structures, environmental, ROW)
Ensure compliance with IDOT Bureau of Design & Environment, Tollway, and applicable NEPA requirements

Support proposal development and interviews by contributing Phase I expertise and delivery credibility

Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers in Phase I best practices

Candidate would report to Lochner’s Chicago office

Occasional travel to project sites or for project meetings required

Who you are:

BSCE is required.

IL PE is required.
12+ years’ experience delivering or leading preliminary design phase projects

Experience with preliminary geometric design of roadways for IDOT (Phase I) and the Illinois Tollway (Master Plan/Concept Phase);
Preliminary Design experience with CCDOTH, CDOT, among other Illinois county and municipal client agencies beneficial as well Experience coordinating and presenting at client or stakeholder agency meetings

Proficiency in Microstation and Open Roads designer (preferred)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Basic understanding of multi-disciplinary roadway design delivery including traffic operations analysis, structural design, traffic staging during construction, drainage design, cost estimation, among others relative to preliminary design delivery

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care Paid Family Leave Retirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

Education and Training Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service What we offer – Learn more

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