Phase I Lead - Illinois Market - Chicago, IL

Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Phase I Transportation Engineering Lead (PE), a Senior technical and project leadership role focused on high‑profile IDOT and Illinois Tollway preliminary engineering studies.Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).Are you ready to join us on this journey?As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about usThe Phase I Transportation Engineering Lead is a Senior technical and project leadership role focused on high‑profile IDOT and Illinois Tollway preliminary engineering studies.Your ImpactLead and deliver IDOT and Illinois Tollway Phase I / Preliminary Engineering studiesServe as the primary technical and project authority for assigned Phase I effortsManage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for complex corridor, roadway, and bridge studiesInterface directly with IDOT District staff, Tollway PMs, and FHWA as a trusted partnerGuide alternatives development, engineering analysis, and documentation consistent with IDOT and Tollway standardsOversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (planning, traffic, structures, environmental, ROW)Ensure compliance with IDOT Bureau of Design & Environment, Tollway, and applicable NEPA requirementsSupport proposal development and interviews by contributing Phase I expertise and delivery credibilityMentor and develop junior engineers and project managers in Phase I best practicesCandidate would report to Lochner’s Chicago officeOccasional travel to project sites or for project meetings requiredWho You AreBSCE is required.IL PE is required.12+ years’ experience delivering or leading preliminary design phase projectsExperience with preliminary geometric design of roadways for IDOT (Phase I) and the Illinois Tollway (Master Plan/Concept Phase); Preliminary Design experience with CCDOTH, CDOT, among other Illinois county and municipal client agencies beneficial as wellExperience coordinating and presenting at client or stakeholder agency meetingsProficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads designer (preferred)Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsBasic understanding of multi-disciplinary roadway design delivery including traffic operations analysis, structural design, traffic staging during construction, drainage design, cost estimation, among others relative to preliminary design deliveryCommitmentJoining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That IncludesCompetitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid Time Off and Flexible Holiday ProgramCompany Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer ContributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent CarePaid Family LeaveRetirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)Wellness Program for Physical and Mental HealthLochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3Education and Training AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsPaid Time Off for Charitable Acts of ServiceWhat we offer – Learn moreWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.Equal EmployerLochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. 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