Strategic Transportation Engineering Lead for IDOT & Tollway

Egis in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and remote opportunities where/

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible holiday program

Job summary

Egis is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Lead to provide senior technical leadership and project management for complex transportation infrastructure projects across Illinois. You will act as a technical authority and project lead for IDOT and Illinois Tollway Phase I studies, including preliminary engineering, feasibility studies, corridor planning, and environmental documentation.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• PE license in the State of Illinois (required).
• 12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience, with emphasis on preliminary engineering and Phase I studies.
• Experience leading IDOT and Illinois Tollway projects.
• Knowledge of Phase I Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Alternatives Analysis, Corridor Studies, NEPA documentation, Environmental coordination, preliminary roadway geometric design, and agency permitting and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase I transportation engineering projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, municipalities, and other public agencies.
• Manage preliminary engineering and feasibility studies for highways, roadways, interchanges, bridges, and multimodal transportation improvements.
• Direct alternatives analyses, corridor studies, concept development, and engineering evaluations.
• Oversee preparation of Phase I engineering documents, technical reports, design studies, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including roadway, structures, traffic, drainage, utilities, environmental, geotechnical, and right-of-way specialists.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, local agencies, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering deliverables.
• Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and risk management.
• Participate in public involvement meetings, agency coordination meetings, and stakeholder presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while promoting technical excellence throughout the organization.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IDOT BDE Manual, Illinois Tollway standards, NEPA requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Strong client management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Egis is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Lead to provide senior technical leadership and project management for complex transportation infrastructure projects across Illinois. You will act as a technical authority and project lead for IDOT and Illinois Tollway Phase I studies, including preliminary engineering, feasibility studies, corridor planning, and environmental documentation.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as the