Senior Transportation Engineer | Rockford, IL

Senior Transportation Engineer | Rockford, IL 100% Employee-Owned
· Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG cultureIMEG is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer in Rockford, Chicago or Naperville, IL offices, to serve as lead engineer on moderate to complex projects. You'll lead design efforts with limited support from senior staff and work with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients.

You'll use your technical knowledge to improve transportation systems, enhance traffic safety, and optimize infrastructure for public and private sectors. You'll also work within project budgets, lead training and mentoring, and collaborate across disciplines to meet project goals and client expectations.

At a Glance

Location:

Rockford, IL, Chicago, IL or Naperville, IL Discipline:
Transportation Markets:
Transportation;
Public Sector Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel:
Up to 25%, with occasional overnight stays

Work Schedule:

Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship:
Not available

What You'll Do
· Lead design and analysis efforts for complex transportation projects, including highways, bridges, transit systems, and multimodal networks.
· Provide advanced technical oversight to the transportation design team.
· Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analyses and technical reports.
· Work with clients to understand their needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain relationships.
· Review designs, calculations, specifications, and correspondence, and implement IMEG quality control processes.
· Provide technical training and mentoring, and help resolve field issues with minimal support from senior staff.
· Stay current with civil engineering trends and lead research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
· Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, and apply state and local design criteria to project needs.
· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet project goals.
· Lead project interviews and presentations.

What You'll Bring Required Education
· Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, required
· Professional Engineer (PE) License required Experience
· 14 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Required Skills/Abilities
· 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

About the Team
· Rockford-based civil team with a strong transportation and public-sector footprint
· IDOT inspection and survey work, roadway and bridge design, and SUE/stormwater services
· School site design, park and trail improvements, and solar facility permitting
· Active across Rockford Public Schools, Rock Valley College, and regional park districts
· Recent work includes IDOT District…