Transportation Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Thomas Young Group seeks a Transportation Engineer to support its growing Chicago transportation infrastructure team. You will prepare roadway and transportation designs for public projects and coordinate with agencies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, project delivery, and opportunities to mentor junior staff while advancing toward project management within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• Experience in transportation engineering and roadway design is preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT standards and transportation design practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway and transportation designs for public infrastructure projects.
• Support pavement rehabilitation, drainage, ADA, and utility coordination projects.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and public agencies.
• Assist with DOT and municipal transportation project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Support project scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support its growing transportation infrastructure team in Chicago.

The company works on a wide range of roadway and public infrastructure projects and has built long standing relationships across DOT and municipal markets. Engineers here are encouraged to continue developing their technical skills while gaining more visibility across projects and working closely with experienced transportation professionals.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing roadway and transportation engineering designs for public infrastructure projects

Supporting pavement rehabilitation, drainage, ADA, and utility coordination projects

Developing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and public agencies

Assisting with DOT and municipal transportation project delivery

Participating in client meetings and technical discussions

Supporting project scheduling, documentation, and overall coordination

Mentoring junior staff and contributing to project execution

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE license required

Experience working on transportation engineering and roadway design projects

Familiarity with DOT standards and transportation design practices

Experience with pavement, ADA, utility coordination, or roadway rehabilitation projects preferred

Strong communication and organizational skills

More reasons to apply:

Strong transportation project backlog

Clear progression opportunities toward Project Management

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized engineering firm