Roadway Design Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer in Chicago to plan, design, and develop transportation infrastructure from concept through construction documents. You will collaborate with project managers, surveyors, utilities, contractors, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, code-compliant roadway improvements.

Responsibilities include designing projects, preparing plans, alignments, drainage, signing and cost estimates; coordinating with stakeholders;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven roadway/transportation design experience.
• Strong roadway geometric design, grading, drainage coordination.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards and DOT requirements.
• PE license preferred or required depending on position.
• EIT certification preferred for entry to mid-level.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare roadway plans, profiles, grading and drainage layouts.
• Develop alignments and earthwork quantities.
• Coordinate with utilities, traffic engineering, structures, and agencies.
• Prepare calculations, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, specs.
• Review survey data and field conditions; incorporate into design.
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination.
• Conduct site visits and construction inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support project managers with schedules and client coordination.

Skills

Roadway design

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Geometric design

Drainage coordination

Plan production

Cost estimation

DOT standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

gpac is seeking a Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer in Chicago to plan, design, and develop transportation infrastructure from concept through construction documents. You will collaborate with project managers, surveyors, utilities, contractors, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, code-compliant roadway improvements.

Responsibilities include designing projects, preparing plans, alignments, drainage, signing and cost estimates; coordinating with stakeholders;