Civil Engineer - Transportation

Best Star Group - FZE; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Star Group - FZE is seeking a Civil Project Engineer (Transportation) in Illinois. The role is hybrid, combining three days onsite with two days remote, and requires strong project leadership across design through construction stages.

The candidate must hold a PE license, have roughly 8+ years of civil engineering experience, and bring transportation infrastructure expertise. Collaboration with clients and regulators is essential to deliver compliant, timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Background in transportation or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from design through construction.
• Familiarity with engineering design/CAD platforms and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil infrastructure projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, staffing, and project milestones.
• Work closely with clients, internal engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Identify and resolve design, schedule, budget, and construction-related issues.
• Coordinate project activities across planning, permitting, design, and construction phases.
• Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and other project team members.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

CAD platforms

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer (Transportation)

Location: Illinois, US (Hybrid – 3 days onsite with 2 days remote)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position

Note: No sponsorship or visa transfer available for this position

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil infrastructure projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, staffing, and project milestones.
• Work closely with clients, internal engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Identify and resolve design, schedule, budget, and construction-related issues.
• Coordinate project activities across planning, permitting, design, and construction phases.
• Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and other project team members.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Background in transportation or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from design through construction.
• Familiarity with engineering design/CAD platforms and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.