Transportation Project Engineer/Project Manager

Transportation Project Engineer / Project Manager – Highway & Roadway DesignLocation: Greater Chicago Region, IllinoisConfidential 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.CompensationEstimated Salary Range: $84,000 – $120,000 annually (based on experience)Key ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryLead engineering and design teams in the development of transportation infrastructure projects including highways, roadways, and bridge-related corridor workPrepare roadway design plans, corridor models, and staging conceptsCoordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts and manage deliverablesProject ManagementManage project schedules, budgets, and technical scope when serving as Project ManagerCoordinate work with subconsultants and external stakeholdersPrepare and review engineering reports, design documentation, and technical deliverablesClient & Agency CoordinationCommunicate effectively with transportation agencies, clients, and project partnersAssist with proposal development and contract preparationSupport long-term client relationship developmentQuality & Team LeadershipLead and mentor engineers and CAD techniciansConduct quality control and quality assurance reviewsTrain staff on roadway design standards and modeling practicesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license – Illinois7–12 years of progressive transportation design experienceExperience with state transportation agency standards and project delivery processesStrong understanding of highway and roadway design principlesTechnical SkillsExperience with industry-standard transportation design software, including:MicroStation V8i SS10OpenRoads Designer (Connect Edition)ProjectWiseAutoTURNBluebeamMicrosoft OfficeAdditional SkillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesExperience coordinating with public agencies and consultantsAbility to lead technical teams and manage multiple project prioritiesStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality engineeringWork Authorization:Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.Core Role TagsBridge Practice LeaderBridge Engineering ManagerBridge Department ManagerStructural Engineering ManagerTransportation Structures LeaderBridge Program ManagerBridge Design ManagerBridge Group LeaderBridge Technical DirectorBridge Engineering LeadTechnical Discipline TagsBridge DesignStructural EngineeringTransportation InfrastructureHighway StructuresBridge RehabilitationBridge InspectionStructural AnalysisLoad RatingBridge RetrofitSteel Bridge DesignConcrete Bridge DesignMovable BridgesTransportation StructuresStandards / Technical KnowledgeAASHTO LRFDAASHTO Bridge DesignDOT Bridge DesignState DOT ProjectsFHWA Bridge StandardsLRFD DesignBridge Load RatingBridge Inspection StandardsClient / Market TagsDOT ProjectsState DOTTransportation AgenciesPublic InfrastructureTransportation EngineeringMunicipal InfrastructureFederal Infrastructure ProgramsLeadership / Practice Growth TagsEngineering LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentPractice DevelopmentTechnical OversightProject DeliveryTeam LeadershipClient DevelopmentEngineering OperationsCredentials TagsPE LicenseProfessional EngineerStructural Engineer SELicensed Structural EngineerCivil Engineer PEATS 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"