Roadway Traffic Design Engineer - Shape Safer Streets

DLZ Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program with reimbursement

Job summary

DLZ Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our team. You will perform engineering and design tasks for transportation projects, supervise entry-level engineers, and coordinate with clients and agencies to ensure quality control.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 3–5 years of roadway experience, and familiarity with MUTCD/PROWAG standards, with PE preferred. Salary range is shown, and benefits support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–5 years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• PE license (Illinois or other states) preferred; FE required/acceptable.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience with IDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
• Phase II experience with IDOT District 1 or local county DOT's (LCDOT, DuDOT, CCDOTH, KDOT) preferred, with emphasis on design of traffic signals and/or ITS.
• Experience with roadway geometric design.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, ADA, and PROWAG requirements.
• Lighting plan experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to visit and navigate construction sites in compliance with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design assignments for transportation and traffic projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings and coordinate with engineers and technical staff; review completed work for accuracy.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Support senior staff and collaborate within a team environment.
• Assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for transportation projects.
• Perform traffic engineering and design tasks across a range of projects.
• Oversee entry-level engineers’ design work.
• Follow established quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and external partners.
• Perform work in accordance with safety standards and project requirements.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Roadway engineering

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Site visits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

DLZ Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our team. You will perform engineering and design tasks for transportation projects, supervise entry-level engineers, and coordinate with clients and agencies to ensure quality control.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 3–5 years of roadway experience, and familiarity with MUTCD/PROWAG standards, with PE preferred. Salary range is shown, and benefits support professional growth.