Transit Civil Project Engineer, PE - Chicago

Lowe Engineers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + HSA

Dental & Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays (11) & PTO

Employee ownership options

Licensure reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Civil Project Engineer (PE) to join our Chicago, IL team. You will design and deliver land development, public works, utilities, and transportation projects from concept through bid documents and construction reviews, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers mentoring, a hybrid work model in downtown Chicago, and a culture focused on collaboration, learning, and growing long‑term careers.

Qualifications

• Registered PE in Illinois
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 4–7 years of experience in public transportation design
• Experience in roadway, stormwater, and sanitary sewer design, grading plans, and maintenance of traffic in northeast Illinois
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands‑on experience with computer applications in Civil Engineering in Bentley OpenRoads Designer/AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical delivery of civil engineering projects, focused on Public Transportation
• Communicate with clients regarding current projects, scope, and schedules
• Prepare engineering calculations and analysis reports to support design decisions
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met in collaboration with the project team
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and local agencies to meet project requirements
• Review and interpret survey reports, maps, and as‑built drawings
• Prepare technical reports and cost estimates
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Mentoring

Client Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

MacKay is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Civil Project Engineer (PE) to join our Chicago, IL team. You will design and deliver land development, public works, utilities, and transportation projects from concept through bid documents and construction reviews, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers mentoring, a hybrid work model in downtown Chicago, and a culture focused on collaboration, learning, and growing long‑term careers.