Project Engineer - Transportation

H Squared Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Remote work up to two weeks per year

Job summary

OSEH Inc. is actively seeking a licensed Project Engineer to join its Transportation team in the Chicago area.

The candidate will lead transportation design efforts for roadway, bridge, and transit projects and gain increasing leadership responsibilities. Ideal candidates hold an Illinois PE license with 4–7 years of transportation experience, proficiency in OpenRoads/ MicroStation/ AutoCAD Civil 3D, and strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4--7 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, or local municipal transportation projects.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards and engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of transportation infrastructure projects for public and private clients.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Prepare engineering plans, calculations, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Review design documents, drawings, submittals, and project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and subconsultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply engineering standards and sound judgment to develop practical infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to roadway geometry, drainage, traffic analysis, and other transportation design efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, OSEH Inc. , is seeking a licensed Project Engineer to join its growing Transportation team in the Chicago area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys designing transportation infrastructure while taking on increasing project leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has experience working on roadway, highway, bridge, or transit projects and is comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for public‑sector clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the design of transportation infrastructure projects for public and private clients.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Prepare engineering plans, calculations, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Review design documents, drawings, submittals, and project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and subconsultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply engineering standards and sound judgment to develop practical infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to roadway geometry, drainage, traffic analysis, and other transportation design efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4--7 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, or local municipal transportation projects.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards and engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

Why Join OSEH?

• Competitive salary: $94,350 -- $128,800
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Additional flexibility to work up to two weeks remotely each year

If you're looking to grow your career with a respected transportation engineering firm delivering impactful infrastructure projects throughout Illinois, we'd love to hear from you.