Senior Transportation Engineer

Stantec; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will manage the design and delivery of transportation projects, utilizing your extensive knowledge in roadway design. You will be responsible for leading projects from conceptual planning through construction while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality and compliance with all engineering standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in highway/roadway design preferred.
• Proficient with CADD technologies and strong understanding of Illinois engineering standards.
• Ability to review and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex engineering designs for various roadway projects.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers and clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and CAD staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Tools

CADD technologies

MicroStation

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads

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Senior Transportation Engineer - ( 2500024P )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you’ll bring your experience in highways, streets, and roadway design to lead and support a wide range of projects—from conceptual planning through final design and construction. You’ll manage the design and delivery of transportation projects while working independently on smaller assignments and collaboratively on larger initiatives.

This role involves applying advanced knowledge, sound engineering principles, and best practices to solve complex problems. You’ll guide junior staff, maintain project schedules and budgets, and potentially support proposals to grow our business.

The role of a Senior Transportation Engineer is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project. You will lead the design of assigned projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex engineering designs, plans, and drawings for a variety of projects, including urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections
• Apply advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods and technologies.
• Coordinate effectively with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams, and clients.
• Responsible for the design, quality reviews, and sealing of assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Proficiency with CADD technologies, including MicroStation, PowerGEOPAK, and OpenRoads 3D modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of design and plan production processes, particularly within Illinois jurisdictions, including IDOT and ISTHA standards and procedures.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to convey ideas, design issues, and solutions clearly.
• Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and a passion for team success.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field is required.
• Professional Licensure: Illinois PE required or ability to obtain within nine months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway/roadway design is preferred.
  
  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

This position has the flexibility of working in a hybrid work environment with a mix of remote work and in office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Local travel may be required for attending client or public meetings, scoping new assignments, and visiting project sites.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s)

• $144,400 - $171,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 3, 2025, 6:28:56 AM

Req ID: 2500024P

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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