Senior Traffic Engineer & Citywide Projects Lead

Chicago Department of Transportation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead traffic operations and safety, oversee major projects, and guide policy development. This senior role requires PE licensure, strong management skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments to meet safety standards.

The position offers a stable salary in the upper mid-range and a Monday–Friday schedule at downtown Chicago offices, with a focus on complex, multimodal transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, plus 6 years of work experience, 4 years supervisory.
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• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, plus 5 years of work experience, 4 years supervisory.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in Illinois required.
• State of Illinois driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead citywide traffic operations and safety initiatives.
• Manage major infrastructure projects and budgets.
• Supervise traffic engineering staff and consultants.
• Coordinate with other departments on safety standards and design policies.
• Exercise professional engineering judgement and multitask across priorities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Engineering judgement

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

City of Chicago’s Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead traffic operations and safety, oversee major projects, and guide policy development. This senior role requires PE licensure, strong management skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments to meet safety standards.

The position offers a stable salary in the upper mid-range and a Monday–Friday schedule at downtown Chicago offices, with a focus on complex, multimodal transportation initiatives.