Transportation Engineer: Roadway Design & Project Lead

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks a Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer in the Chicago area to lead planning, design, and development of roadway projects from concept to construction documents. You will collaborate with project managers, surveyors, utilities, contractors, and agencies to deliver safe, code-compliant improvements.

Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree, roadway design experience, strong knowledge of geometric design and drainage coordination, and proficiency with Civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

gpac seeks a Civil Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer in the Chicago area to lead planning, design, and development of roadway projects from concept to construction documents. You will collaborate with project managers, surveyors, utilities, contractors, and agencies to deliver safe, code-compliant improvements.

Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree, roadway design experience, strong knowledge of geometric design and drainage coordination, and proficiency with Civil