Civil Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer (Civil) in Illinois to design transportation infrastructure, develop plans, and prepare calculations per IDOT standards.

This mid-to-senior role emphasizes high-quality design outputs and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position targets a PE-licensed professional with 6+ years in transportation or roadway design, proficient with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and capable of mentoring junior staff while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license required, Illinois preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design.
• Proficiency in IDOT-related design software: MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of roadway design, drainage and construction documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop roadway and transportation design plans in accordance with IDOT standards, manuals, and procedures.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and design documentation for project phases (Phase I/II/III).
• Apply IDOT design criteria including geometric design, drainage, maintenance of traffic, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, CAD staff, and other discipline engineers.
• Review and check design work prepared by junior engineers and technicians for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables, reports, and contract documents.
• Participate in IDOT coordination meetings and respond to agency comments as needed.
• Support project schedules and deliverable deadlines through efficient design production.
• Maintain familiarity with current IDOT policies, manuals, and evolving standards.

Skills

Team coordination

Technical leadership

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer (Civil)

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is a mid-to-senior level technical role responsible for the design and development of transportation infrastructure projects. This position focuses on delivering high-quality design plans, specifications, and calculations while supporting project managers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong transportation experience who contributes as a senior technical resource without direct project management or Engineer of Record responsibilities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop roadway and transportation design plans in accordance with IDOT standards, manuals, and procedures
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and design documentation for various project phases (Phase I/II/III as applicable)
• Apply IDOT design criteria including geometric design, drainage, maintenance of traffic, and specifications
• Coordinate with internal team members, including project managers, CAD staff, and other discipline engineers
• Review and check design work prepared by junior engineers and technicians for accuracy and compliance
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables, reports, and contract documents
• Participate in IDOT coordination meetings and respond to agency comments as needed
• Support project schedules and deliverable deadlines through efficient design production
• Maintain familiarity with current IDOT policies, manuals, and evolving standards

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Illinois preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design
• Strong experience with IDOT policies, procedures, and project delivery requirements
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Solid understanding of roadway design, drainage, and construction documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with multiple IDOT project phases
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance
• Effective communication and coordination skills