Sr. Engineering Manager - Transportation

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager to oversee transportation roadway and street projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and be a licensed Illinois PE. The role involves engineering support, quality control, and client management, as well as developing and mentoring staff. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a hybrid work program. Join a certified Great Place to Work company with a commitment to diversity and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation experience with diverse project experience.
• Experience working on IDOT, County, and Local Agency projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, support, and provide QC/QA for transportation planning and design projects.
• Develop and mentor staff within the engineering team.
• Establish and maintain budgets and schedules for projects.

Skills

Transportation experience

Leadership skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Illinois Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

CONNECT

ORD

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a technically focused Sr. Engineering Manager in the following locations: Belleville, Champaign, Effingham, Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Pontiac, Springfield, Tinley Park, IL; Nashville, TN; St. Louis, MO; or Remote. The role provides engineering, staff support, and QC/QA for transportation roadway and street projects across local, statewide, and national clients supporting multiple planning and design projects.

What You’ll Do

• Engineer, support, and provide QC/QA for projects related to transportation planning and design
• Develop and mentor staff
• Collaborate with other disciplines
• Develop and maintain client relations
• Establish and maintain budgets and schedules
• Work in partnership with leadership and other team members throughout the Transportation Group and Company

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program
• 15+ years of transportation experience with diverse project experience
• Licensed Illinois Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience working on and with IDOT, County, and Local Agency projects
• Proven leadership skills with engineering staff
• Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to effectively manage clients and deliver successful projects
• Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously
• Working experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of MicroStation, CONNECT, and ORD

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our professionals channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

EEO Statement

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity).