Senior Transportation Engineer

PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to lead major roadway projects and coordinate with state agencies. You will apply current engineering principles, prepare plan sets, review designs, stamp plans, and manage CAD/modeling from concept to final design.

The role requires a Professional Engineering license in Illinois and 10+ years of experience, with strong leadership and client relations skills.

Qualifications

• Requires IL PE license and 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex roadway projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO standards and MUTCD guidance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects in accordance with standards.
• Prepare, review, and stamp designs; manage CAD and modeling tasks from concept to final design.
• Coordinate with agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to advance projects.
• Oversee staff and consultants to ensure on-time project completion.
• Present designs and facilitate meetings with public and private partners.

Skills

IL PE license

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GeoPAK

Open Roads Designer

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Synchro

Civil3D

GeoPAK

ArcGIS

BlueBeam

Open Roads Designer

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic team. At Pinpoint Precision Engineering, your expertise will drive our success as one of Illinois’ fastest-growing engineering firms, securing Prime Consultant roles with prestigious clients like IDOT, Illinois Tollway, ComEd, Verizon, AT&T, and more.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Utilize professional engineering license to apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects;
• Prepare and review plans, making decisions regarding layouts, alignments, standard designs, tabulations, specifications, quantities, acquisitions and clearances, etc.;
• Review and approve designs for assigned projects and stamping the engineering plans;
• Perform computer-aided drafting and modeling for conceptual through final design preparation;
• Serve as various government agencies representative and provide expertise in meetings with public, local/state entities, businesses, railroads, special interest groups, utilities, consultants, contractors, and specialty units; and
• Manage the work of staff and consultants for local agencies in order to accomplish project completions.

Why Pinpoint??

Our employees enjoy a flexible, relaxed work environment where they are recognized for their performance, rewarded for their hard work, and supported in their professional endeavors. At Pinpoint, we emphasize personal growth, and we’ve created an environment where each employee is empowered to create their own path to success, with the company’s full support.

You’ll be a great fit if you have this:

• 10+ years of Experience;
• IL Professional Engineering licensed required;
• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD and other manuals relative to this role;
• Knowledge of State, Municipal, CTA, and Metra systems and operations;
• Exceptional leadership skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing assignments;
• Strong networking skills, and able to develop business and partner with public and private organizations
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Proficient in MicroStation, Projectwise, Synchro, Civil3D,GeoPAK, ArcGis, and BlueBeam. Knowledge of Open Roads Designer is a plus ;
• Experience with Permitting;
• Experience with Phase I Traffic & Environmental Studies;
• Experience with Phase II Design;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Self-Motivated and Ambitious.

Compensation

The salary range listed represents a good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, licensure, technical expertise, business development capabilities, and overall alignment with the role.

In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for:

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee ownership pathway for qualified leaders

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Women, Veterans, Disabled and Minorities are encouraged to apply: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran/military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.