Civil Project Engineer; Transportation Projects

Location

Chicago, IL, US

07-01-2026

$105,000 - $155,000 per year

• Professional Engineer (PE) License – Required. Candidates must hold a current, active PE license due to requirements by public entities.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of professional experience in transportation or infrastructure engineering, with involvement in roadway design, bridge design or rehabilitation, streetscape or trail planning, and/or transportation planning.
• Experience working on multi-modal transportation projects such as bicycle/pedestrian facilities, streetscape design, or transit integration is highly desirable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in civil engineering design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, InRoads, HEC‑RAS, etc.), strong understanding of roadway alignment, drainage design, pavement structure, stormwater management, lighting, and maintenance‑of‑traffic planning.
• Project Management &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proven ability to lead or coordinate complex transportation design projects—from concept/design to construction documentation—and to collaborate with public agencies, stakeholders, utility companies, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication, including experience with public presentations and community outreach. Ability to thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and team‑oriented environment.
• Nice to Have:
  Experience with sustainable or resilient transportation solutions, familiarity with LEED.

Our client is a distinguished multi‑disciplinary design and construction firm with deep expertise in civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, planning, structural, MEP, and industrial process design. The company serves clients, empowers employee‑owners, and enhances communities across the globe, with a strong presence in major U.S. cities and internationally.

The civil engineering team delivers full‑spectrum transportation and infrastructure solutions—from small street rehabilitations to major interstate reconstructions—providing pre‑development support, transportation planning, and bridge and roadway design while collaborating across disciplines with urban planners, geotechnical consultants, and public agencies.

Clients include state agencies, tollway authorities, aviation departments, and regional and municipal governments.

Be part of meaningful transportation assignments—ranging from commuter streetscapes and trail connectivity to large‑scale airport facilities and interstate systems—contributing to tangible infrastructure improvements.

Collaborative, multi‑disciplinary culture allows you to work alongside teams from planning, architecture, structural, and process engineering for holistic solutions to complex challenges.

Commitment to community, diversity, equity & inclusion, and employee ownership. Employees receive a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and community engagement.