Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Location:

Chicago, Lisle, IL

• Take a leading role on major Illinois transportation projects, including the Tollway I‑355/I‑88 Interchange master planning project and the IDOT I‑80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction
• Serve as a project engineer coordinating with multiple disciplines and subconsultants, contributing to schedules, and reviewing design team work
• Grow into deputy project manager responsibilities as experience increases
• Mentor and support junior engineers to build technical skills and professional confidence
• Develop roadway design solutions for:
  Major interstate and tollway improvements;
  Urban thoroughfare reconstructions;
  Rural highway rehabilitation and reconstruction
• Direct the development of construction plans and contract documents
• Work with the latest Open Roads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training and active user groups
• Author engineering reports, technical documents, and special provisions
• Visit project sites to assess existing conditions, identify challenges, and develop alternative solutions
• Review complex technical calculations, plans, reports, and deliverables
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and occasional public involvement activities
• Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Experience with Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E
• Working knowledge of Open Roads Designer
  ; familiarity with ORD 3D modeling is a plus
• Strong interest in continued learning and expanding technical and leadership skills
• Experience leading or supporting quality control reviews
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 6+ years focused on roadway or transportation design
• Roadway design experience with IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway (required)
• Illinois P.E. or ability to reciprocate within six months

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000. Compensation is based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

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