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This role is ideal for a Licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys both technical design and project leadership responsibilities.\nThe successful candidate will work on roadway, highway, bridge, and transit-related projects while coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects.\nPrepare and review Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for public and private sector projects.\nManage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.\nCoordinate with internal teams, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to ensure successful project execution.\nDevelop engineering reports, technical calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and design documentation.\nReview engineering drawings, contract documents, RFIs, and project submissions for quality, accuracy, and completeness.\nProvide technical guidance on roadway design, highway geometrics, drainage systems, traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic, and related transportation disciplines.\nEnsure compliance with applicable transportation design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices.\nSupport quality control processes and assist with project documentation, archiving, and deliverable management.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of project teams.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) License in Illinois.\n4 7 years of experience in transportation engineering and project delivery.\nExperience working on projects for agencies such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector clients.\nStrong understanding of transportation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.\nExcellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a collaborative environment.\nTechnical Skills\nExperience with the following software is preferred:\nOpenRoads Designer\nMicroStation\nAutoCAD\nCivil 3D\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nPreferred Experience\nRoadway and highway design\nTransportation infrastructure improvements\nDrainage and stormwater systems\nTraffic analysis and design\nMaintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans\nPublic agency coordination and permitting\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive compensation package\nPaid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching contribution\nCommuter benefits\nHybrid work schedule (3 days in office)\nMaternity and Paternity leave\nAdditional remote work flexibility throughout the year\nProfessional growth and career advancement opportunities\nWhy Join Us?\nJoin a growing engineering team where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and advance your career while helping improve critical infrastructure throughout Illinois.","company":"Raya Workforce","rawCompany":"raya workforce","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:57:02.981Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.01","title":"Transportation Engineers","slug":"transportation-engineers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer - Design","description":"Transportation Project Engineer (PE Licensed) - Full time\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois Position Overview\nWe are seeking a motivated and experienced Transportation Project Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout Illinois. This role is ideal for a Licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys both technical design and project leadership responsibilities.\nThe successful candidate will work on roadway, highway, bridge, and transit-related projects while coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and contribute to the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects.\nPrepare and review Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for public and private sector projects.\nManage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.\nCoordinate with internal teams, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to ensure successful project execution.\nDevelop engineering reports, technical calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and design documentation.\nReview engineering drawings, contract documents, RFIs, and project submissions for quality, accuracy, and completeness.\nProvide technical guidance on roadway design, highway geometrics, drainage systems, traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic, and related transportation disciplines.\nEnsure compliance with applicable transportation design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices.\nSupport quality control processes and assist with project documentation, archiving, and deliverable management.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of project teams.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) License in Illinois.\n4 7 years of experience in transportation engineering and project delivery.\nExperience working on projects for agencies such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector clients.\nStrong understanding of transportation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.\nExcellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a collaborative environment.\nTechnical Skills\nExperience with the following software is preferred:\nOpenRoads Designer\nMicroStation\nAutoCAD\nCivil 3D\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nPreferred Experience\nRoadway and highway design\nTransportation infrastructure improvements\nDrainage and stormwater systems\nTraffic analysis and design\nMaintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans\nPublic agency coordination and permitting\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive compensation package\nPaid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching contribution\nCommuter benefits\nHybrid work schedule (3 days in office)\nMaternity and Paternity leave\nAdditional remote work flexibility throughout the year\nProfessional growth and career advancement opportunities\nWhy Join Us?\nJoin a growing engineering team where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and advance your career while helping improve critical infrastructure throughout Illinois.","datePosted":"2026-07-23T15:57:02.981Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T15:57:02.981Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Raya Workforce","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7f82d7642f0074faa6e3389f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7f82d7642f0074faa6e3389f"}}