Engineering Manager - Transportation Projects (Hybrid)

MacKay; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee ownership options

Job summary

MacKay is seeking an Engineering Manager in Chicago to mentor engineering staff, lead complex transportation projects, and drive QA/QC excellence. This hybrid role supports collaboration across disciplines and oversees delivery through design and validation processes.

You will guide engineers and technicians, ensure high-quality roadway, drainage, and grading solutions, and partner with project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget while advancing design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering including roadway, stormwater, and grading.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and design technicians.
• Strong QA/QC background with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a go-to technical resource and mentor engineering staff on design and delivery challenges for transportation projects.
• Coach and develop project engineers and technicians to build skills and confidence for independent work.
• Lead QA/QC review of studies, reports, plans, specs, calculations, and construction documents to ensure accuracy and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems and resolve project bottlenecks in real time.
• Review roadway, stormwater, and grading designs to ensure buildable, high-quality solutions.
• Partner with project managers to align work with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Help set office-wide design standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mentoring engineers

QA/QC

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

MacKay is seeking an Engineering Manager in Chicago to mentor engineering staff, lead complex transportation projects, and drive QA/QC excellence. This hybrid role supports collaboration across disciplines and oversees delivery through design and validation processes.

You will guide engineers and technicians, ensure high-quality roadway, drainage, and grading solutions, and partner with project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget while advancing design standards.