Senior Transportation Project Engineer – DOT Roadway Design

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee ownership

Flex Time

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employer-paid insurance

STIP – annual bonus

Job summary

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to lead the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects in Illinois, with a focus on IDOT work. You’ll guide design teams, ensure constructible solutions, and mentor engineers while building client relationships.

As a key technical leader, you will develop compliant roadway designs, manage scopes and schedules, and collaborate with agency staff, municipalities, and contractors to deliver

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive roadway design and transportation engineering experience.
• Substantial experience delivering Iowa DOT projects as a consultant.
• PE license in Iowa required; multi-state licensure preferred.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases from concept to plan preparation.
• Develop roadway plans, drainage, utilities, construction staging, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs meet IDOT Bureau standards and workflows.
• Provide QA/QC of geometrics and related infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client relations

Financials

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

IDOT standards

Job description

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to lead the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects in Illinois, with a focus on IDOT work. You’ll guide design teams, ensure constructible solutions, and mentor engineers while building client relationships.

As a key technical leader, you will develop compliant roadway designs, manage scopes and schedules, and collaborate with agency staff, municipalities, and contractors to deliver