Senior Transportation Engineering Manager

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plan

Work-life balance programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager to lead major Illinois projects from the Chicago Loop or Lisle offices. You will provide technical direction, mentor staff, and manage design activities for complex interstate and tollway improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape staffing and pursue large-scale transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Illinois PE license or reciprocity within six months of hire.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience; roadway design focus.
• Experience supervising engineers and technical staff; quality control familiarity.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transportation projects in Illinois, directing design and staff.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction and workload coordination.
• Coach staff through feedback, career discussions, and reviews.
• Forecast staffing needs based on backlog and pursuits.
• Develop roadway design solutions for complex projects and prepare plans.
• Direct construction plan development and contract documents.
• Guide OpenRoads Designer teams and review complex calculations.
• Manage client relationships, pursuits, scopes, and proposals.
• Occasional travel for client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Project leadership

Quality control reviews

Communication teamwork

Mentoring staff

OpenRoads Designer usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Illinois PE license or reciprocity within six months

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Hanson ValuesIntegrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | InnovationIf you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.A Day in the Life of a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager at HansonBy joining our Chicago Loop or Lisle office in this role, you will:Step into a leading role on major Hanson projects in Illinois, such as the Tollway I-355/I-88 Interchange master planning project near Chicago and the IDOT I-80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction project between Illinois and Iowa.Provide day-to-day leadership, workload coordination, and technical direction for an assigned group of engineers and technical staff.Serve as project engineer on complex transportation assignments, coordinating disciplines and subconsultants, managing design activities, supporting schedules, and reviewing team deliverables.Coach and mentor staff through regular feedback, career discussions, technical guidance, stretch assignments, and performance reviews.Forecast short- and long-term staffing needs by evaluating backlog, anticipated pursuits, resource availability, capability gaps, and hiring requirements.Develop roadway design solutions for complex interstate, tollway, urban arterial, highway, and local road improvement projects.Direct the development of construction plans and contract documents. Author technical documents such as engineering reports and special provisions.Guide roadway design teams using OpenRoads Designer, supported by internal training resources and active user groups.Review complex technical calculations, reports, plans, and deliverables.Lead or support client relationships, pursuits, scopes, fees, and proposals.Provide occasional support for public involvement activities.Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits.Perform other related duties as assigned.What We’re Looking ForThe following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:Skills:Illinois DOT/Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E experience.Working knowledge of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer.Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling for roadway projects is a plus.Interest in continued learning, professional growth, and expanding technical and leadership skills.Experience supervising, mentoring, or formally leading engineers and technical staff.Strong technical judgment, problem-solving ability, organization, and attention to detail.Experience leading or supporting quality control reviews to ensure adherence with industry and client design standards.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience.Minimum of six years of roadway design or transportation engineering experience, including work for IDOT and/or the Illinois Tollway.Illinois Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain an Illinois license through reciprocity within six months of hire.Salary range: $150,000 – $190,000 per year. Compensation will be based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit for the role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.BenefitsOur 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 compensationPerformance bonuses401(k) with matching contributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanComprehensive health & well-being plansFinancial wellness plansWork-life balance programsWant to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.CultureWe 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 webinarsLeadership trainingLunch & learn development sessions24/7 access to thousands of skill-building coursesMentorship opportunitiesAward-winning internship programEmployee recognitionAnd so much more!AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYERWe 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.