Senior Transportation Engineer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on various transportation projects. This pivotal role involves project oversight, mentorship, and collaboration with clients and junior engineers in a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Registered Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with local government and DOT projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks from concept development to design.
• Prepare and review complex design calculations.
• Mentor junior staff and guide on design approaches.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

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In this pivotal leadership role, you will exemplify technical excellence as part of multidisciplinary design teams to plan and execute transportation projects for a variety of clients including local governments and state departments of transportation. Projects are likely to include reconstruction and rehabilitation of rural highways and roads, urban highways and streets, major urban thoroughfares, urban and rural bridge replacements, intersections, sidewalks and multiuse paths, rail grade crossings, signing, pavement marking, and traffic control plans for construction. This position may sit in either our Lisle or Chicago Loop office.

Position requires the ability to serve as a key member of the project design team providing direction to junior level staff in the areas of roadway design. Position requires the ability to work on a variety of road related projects, collaborate with multiple project managers, and coordinate with staff across multiple disciplines.

As a senior transportation engineer, you will engage in the professional and technical growth of team members. Your emphasis on mentorship will contribute to a culture that values skill development, collaboration, and collective success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various project tasks from concept development and design through preparation of bid documents.
• Prepare and review complex design calculations.
• Work with project managers to develop project scope and hours for related tasks.
• Deliver roadway design tasks with attention to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform QA/QC to ensure completed designs meet quality standards and project objectives.
• Interact with clients to discuss existing and future projects.
• Contribute to project pursuits.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Roadway Discipline Manager to help track local backlog and staffing utilization.
• Guide and mentor staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements.
• Work with design team to produce and deliver milestone deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and review technical assignments of less experienced staff.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
• BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Must be a registered Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) or have the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with local government, state DOT, and Tollway infrastructure projects.
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) CONNECT Edition or willingness to learn.
  
  

Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
  
  

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

About

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!
  
  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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