Senior Transportation Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading design and consulting firm as a Senior Transportation Engineer. You will lead diverse transportation projects from planning through design and construction, applying advanced engineering principles and mentoring junior engineers. We value creativity and collaboration, ensuring project success through effective communication and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in highway/roadway design preferred.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems creatively.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering designs for transportation projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance with design standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Licensure (Illinois PE)

Tools

MicroStation

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads 3D

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

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.

  "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.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

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Salary Range(s):

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 112,300.00 - Max Salary $ 168,500.00

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

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Organization: BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 03:06:41

Req ID: REQ2500024P