Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

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MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and advance complex roadway and infrastructure design projects in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who excels in design leadership, technical innovation, and mentoring, while helping deliver high-impact transportation solutions that improve communities across Illinois.

For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S. Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing — and we take pride in seeing our work come to life.

At MSA, we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value, and maintain a balanced life and career. That’s why we offer:

• Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.
• A Culture of Mentorship and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
• A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5
• A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well‑being

As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll play a key technical and leadership role in designing transportation infrastructure projects that meet and exceed IDOT standards. You will collaborate closely with agency staff, municipalities, and contractors to develop efficient, safe, and constructible design solutions.

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of transportation projects—concept, design, and plan preparation—serving as a consultant and trusted partner to IDOT.
• Develop and review roadway design plans, drainage and utility relocation designs, construction staging plans, and technical reports aligned with IDOT Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) requirements.
• Provide advanced technical oversight and QA/QC review of roadway geometrics, storm sewer systems, and related infrastructure components.
• Coordinate proactively with IDOT personnel, municipal clients, and contractors to address technical issues, ensure design compliance, and maintain project momentum.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budgets; anticipate design challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers and designers, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships and assisting with proposals and project pursuits for IDOT and other agencies.
• Represent MSA at technical conferences and professional events, promoting the firm’s expertise and commitment to quality design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (Master’s degree a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Illinois PE required; multi‑state licensure a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in roadway design and transportation engineering, with substantial experience delivering IDOT projects as a consultant.
• Demonstrated expertise with Micro Station, Open Roads Designer (ORD), and IDOT‑specific standards, documentation, and workflows.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with proven success managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing directly with agency staff and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project financials, scheduling, and resource management for design projects.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa…