Transportation Engineer

gpac LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer in Chicago to plan, design, and develop roadway infrastructure from concept to construction documents. You will work with project managers, surveyors, utilities, contractors, and public agencies to deliver compliant, safe, efficient designs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, experience in roadway design, and proficiency with Civil 3D/OpenRoads/MicroStation. PE or EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional experience in roadway, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of roadway geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and construction documentation.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or comparable roadway design software.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards and state DOT, MUTCD, ADA requirements.
• PE license preferred or required depending on position.
• EIT certification preferred for entry- to mid-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway and transportation infrastructure projects, including new roads, widening, intersections, turn lanes, roundabouts, and rehabilitation.
• Prepare roadway plans, profiles, typical sections, grading plans, drainage layouts, signing and pavement-marking plans, and construction details.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, corridor models, profiles, cross-sections, and earthwork quantities.
• Perform roadway geometric design in accordance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate roadway design with stormwater drainage, utilities, traffic engineering, structures, environmental, and other disciplines.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review survey information and field data; incorporate into design plans.
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination, including responses to comments and permit docs.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction inspections as required.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and related docs.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with clients, municipalities, and agencies.
• Identify design issues and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support project managers with schedules, budgets, technical proposals, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers on roadway design standards and best practices.

Skills

Roadway design

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PE license preferred

EIT certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Position Summary

Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer with responsible for the planning, design, and development of transportation and roadway infrastructure projects from preliminary concepts through final construction documents. Works closely with project managers, surveyors, utility providers, contractors, public agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, code-compliant roadway improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design roadway and transportation infrastructure projects, including new roads, roadway widening, intersection improvements, turn lanes, roundabouts, and rehabilitation projects.
• Prepare roadway plans, profiles, typical sections, grading plans, drainage layouts, signing and pavement-marking plans, and construction details.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, corridor models, profiles, cross-sections, and earthwork quantities.
• Perform roadway geometric design in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Coordinate roadway design with stormwater drainage, utilities, traffic engineering, structures, environmental, and other disciplines.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review survey information and existing conditions and incorporate field data into design plans.
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination, including responses to review comments and preparation of permit documentation.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction inspections as required.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other construction-related documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with clients, municipalities, transportation agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify design issues and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support project managers with project schedules, budgets, technical proposals, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance on roadway design standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in roadway, transportation, or civil infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of roadway geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and construction documentation.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or comparable roadway design software.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards and applicable state DOT, MUTCD, ADA, and local design requirements.
• Ability to interpret survey data, plans, specifications, and technical engineering documents.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required depending on position.
• EIT certification preferred for entry- to mid-level positions.

Preferred Experience

• State DOT roadway and highway projects.
• Urban and rural roadway design.
• Intersection and interchange improvements.
• Traffic control and maintenance-of-traffic plans.
• Stormwater and drainage coordination.
• Transportation modeling and corridor analysis.
• Preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages.
• Construction administration and field inspection experience.

Core Competencies

• Roadway and highway design
• Civil 3D / OpenRoads / MicroStation
• Geometric design
• Grading and drainage coordination
• Plan production and construction documents
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
• DOT standards and permitting
• Construction administration
• Client and agency coordination
• Project management
• Technical problem solving

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.