Transportation Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a transportation engineer to lead and manage transportation projects from planning through construction in Illinois. The role emphasizes roadway design, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with IDOT and municipal clients.

The candidate will oversee geometric design, drainage, traffic analysis, and public involvement, ensuring deliverables meet project milestones and safety standards while coordinating with state agencies and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• Active Illinois PE license required.
• Experience with IDOT and Illinois municipal transportation projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway geometric, drainage, utility, and hydraulic design.
• Oversee traffic analysis, signal design, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Manage IDOT Phase I/II design projects and public involvement activities.
• Review engineering plans for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility districts, and state agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

Word

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to lead and manage transportation projects from planning through construction. The ideal candidate will have strong roadway design experience and a background working with IDOT and municipal clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead roadway geometric, drainage, utility, and hydraulic design.
• Oversee traffic analysis, signal design, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Manage IDOT Phase I/II design projects and public involvement activities.
• Review engineering plans for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility districts, and state agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with IDOT and Illinois municipal transportation projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.