Senior Highway Design Task Lead

STV is seeking a Senior Highway Design Task Lead to join our dynamic Chicago Transportation Group. You will lead major projects, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical expert in a collaborative, flexible environment.

• Lead and produce high-quality highway/roadway design plans that meet client expectations and adhere to budgets and schedules
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal staff and provide guidance on design standards and best practices
• Collaborate with external design disciplines to ensure seamless project integration
• Oversee technical execution and maintain accountability across multiple projects
• Assist project managers with planning, budgeting, and client coordination
• Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members
• Manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Stay current with IDOT/Tollway guidelines and evolving design procedures

• BS in Civil Engineering
• PE in Illinois
• 10+ years in highway design; familiar with IDOT/Tollway standards
• Proficiency in Micro Station, Geopak, InRoads, or Open Roads Designer

STV offers a chance to work for an award-winning, employee-focused professional services firm that emphasizes career growth, technical excellence, and community-focused infrastructure projects. Employees benefit from a supportive culture, diverse opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

• Career Growth & Flexibility: STV offers personalized career paths that grow with the individual rather than a rigid ladder. The company provides mentorship, coaching, and opportunities to work on challenging, high‑profile projects.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Projects focus on improving communities by making them safer, cleaner, and more sustainable (e.g., infrastructure, transportation, and justice design).
• Employee-Centric Benefits: Benefits include reimbursement for professional licenses (100% after passing) and educational assistance for continued learning.

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• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships