Senior Highway Design Lead - Complex Roadway Projects

STV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society/Mem

Job summary

STV's Chicago Transportation Group seeks a Senior Highway Design Task Lead to own major projects, guide engineers, and act as a technical expert in Illinois highway design.

You will lead delivery of complex roadway design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and ensure designs meet IDOT/Tollway standards and client expectations.

With 10+ years of highway design experience and a PE license, you’ll shape transportation solutions that improve safety and mobility in Chicago.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and PE license preferred.
• Illinois PE license and 10+ years highway design experience with IDOT/Tollway familiarity.
• Proficiency with MicroStation or related design tools and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex highway and roadway design projects, ensuring technical excellence while meeting client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Act as a key technical authority, advising internal teams on design standards, best practices, and innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate roadway, structural, drainage, and traffic design components.
• Oversee technical execution across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining accountability and quality control.
• Support project managers with planning, budgeting, client communication, and strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and CAD staff, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
• Manage tight deadlines with confidence, balancing priorities without compromising quality.
• Stay ahead of evolving IDOT/Tollway standards, ensuring designs reflect latest guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

STV's Chicago Transportation Group seeks a Senior Highway Design Task Lead to own major projects, guide engineers, and act as a technical expert in Illinois highway design.

You will lead delivery of complex roadway design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and ensure designs meet IDOT/Tollway standards and client expectations.

With 10+ years of highway design experience and a PE license, you’ll shape transportation solutions that improve safety and mobility in Chicago.