Transportation Design Engineer: Roads & Traffic Projects

DLZ Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) options

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

DLZ Corporation seeks a Transportation Design Engineer in Chicago, IL, to perform transportation and traffic design tasks, prepare drawings, and coordinate with teams on diverse projects. The role involves reviewing work, preparing estimates, and ensuring quality control on multiple assignments.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years of roadway experience, with a PE preferred and FE acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–5 years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• PE license preferred; FE required/acceptable.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience with IDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
• Phase II experience with IDOT District 1 or LCDOT etc., preferred.
• Experience with roadway geometric design.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, ADA, and PROWAG requirements.
• Lighting plan experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to visit and navigate construction sites in accordance with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design assignments for transportation and traffic projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings and coordinate with engineers and technical staff; review completed work for accuracy.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Support senior staff and collaborate within a team environment.
• Assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for transportation projects.
• Perform traffic engineering and design tasks across a range of projects.
• Oversee entry-level engineers’ design work.
• Follow established quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and external partners.
• Perform work in accordance with safety standards and project requirements.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written коммуника?

Microsoft Office

Site visitation and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

DLZ Corporation seeks a Transportation Design Engineer in Chicago, IL, to perform transportation and traffic design tasks, prepare drawings, and coordinate with teams on diverse projects. The role involves reviewing work, preparing estimates, and ensuring quality control on multiple assignments.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and 3–5 years of roadway experience, with a PE preferred and FE acceptable.