Transportation Project Engineer/Project Manager

FL232-2752889 · Chicago, Illinois · Patrick Novick

Job Description

Transportation Project Engineer / Project Manager – Highway & Roadway DesignLocation: Greater Chicago Region, Illinois Confidential search – please do not repost or distribute without authorization. A well-established transportation engineering consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer with roadway and highway design experience to join its growing infrastructure team in the Chicago region. This role offers the opportunity to lead design teams and manage transportation improvement projects across Illinois. The selected candidate will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of major roadway, freeway, and bridge corridor projects, while supporting project management and client coordination responsibilities. Compensation Estimated Salary Range: $84,000 – $120,000 annually (based on experience) Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead engineering and design teams in the development of transportation infrastructure projects including highways, roadways, and bridge-related corridor work Prepare roadway design plans, corridor models, and staging concepts Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts and manage deliverables Project Management Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical scope when serving as Project Manager Coordinate work with subconsultants and external stakeholders Prepare and review engineering reports, design documentation, and technical deliverables Client & Agency Coordination Communicate effectively with transportation agencies, clients, and project partners Assist with proposal development and contract preparation Support long-term client relationship development Quality & Team Leadership Lead and mentor engineers and CAD technicians Conduct quality control and quality assurance reviews Train staff on roadway design standards and modeling practices Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license – Illinois 7–12 years of progressive transportation design experience Experience with state transportation agency standards and project delivery processes Strong understanding of highway and roadway design principles Technical Skills Experience with industry-standard transportation design software, including: MicroStation V8i SS10 OpenRoads Designer (Connect Edition) ProjectWise AutoTURN Bluebeam Microsoft Office Additional Skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Experience coordinating with public agencies and consultants Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple project priorities Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality engineering Work Authorization:Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Core Role Tags Bridge Practice LeaderBridge Engineering ManagerBridge Department ManagerStructural Engineering ManagerTransportation Structures LeaderBridge Program ManagerBridge Design ManagerBridge Group LeaderBridge Technical DirectorBridge Engineering Lead Technical Discipline Tags Bridge DesignStructural EngineeringTransportation InfrastructureHighway StructuresBridge RehabilitationBridge InspectionStructural AnalysisLoad RatingBridge RetrofitSteel Bridge DesignConcrete Bridge DesignMovable BridgesTransportation Structures Standards / Technical Knowledge AASHTO LRFDAASHTO Bridge DesignDOT Bridge DesignState DOT ProjectsFHWA Bridge StandardsLRFD DesignBridge Load RatingBridge Inspection Standards Client / Market Tags DOT ProjectsState DOTTransportation AgenciesPublic InfrastructureTransportation EngineeringMunicipal InfrastructureFederal Infrastructure Programs Leadership / Practice Growth Tags Engineering LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentPractice DevelopmentTechnical OversightProject DeliveryTeam LeadershipClient DevelopmentEngineering Operations Credentials Tags PE LicenseProfessional EngineerStructural Engineer SELicensed Structural EngineerCivil Engineer PE ATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful) Recruiters often paste this in keyword fields: Bridge OR "Bridge Design" OR "Bridge Engineer" OR "Structural Bridge" OR "Transportation Structures" OR "Bridge Practice Leader" OR "Bridge Engineering Manager" OR "Bridge Department Manager" OR AASHTO OR LRFD OR DOT OR "State DOT"