Senior Highway Design Lead - Mentor Engineers, Deliver High-Impact Projects

EFK Moen, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

License exam reimbursement

Overtime pay

Bonus opportunities

Professional organization support

Work-life balance

Mentoring culture

Job summary

EFK Moen, LLC, based in downtown Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead high‑impact highway design projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible environment. The role reports to the Northern Illinois Regional Manager and offers a locally competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The candidate will oversee design work for public and private sector transportation projects, supervise technical execution, and ensure quality and project alignment with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois, or ability to obtain IL licensure in 3 months.
• 12+ years of experience in civil/highway design for public or private sectors.
• Familiarity with IDOT/Tollway design guidelines and standards.
• Proficiency with common CADD environments (MicroStation/ORD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce highway/roadway design plans meeting client expectations and budgets.
• Serve as the technical resource for internal staff.
• Collaborate with external design disciplines.
• Supervise technical execution and ensure accountability across projects.
• Mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members.

Skills

12+ years experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

PE licensure (Illinois)

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Excel

Job description

EFK Moen, LLC, based in downtown Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead high‑impact highway design projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible environment. The role reports to the Northern Illinois Regional Manager and offers a locally competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The candidate will oversee design work for public and private sector transportation projects, supervise technical execution, and ensure quality and project alignment with