Transportation Engineering Leader – Tollways & OpenRoads

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plan

Work-life balance programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager to lead major Illinois projects from the Chicago Loop or Lisle offices. You will provide technical direction, mentor staff, and manage design activities for complex interstate and tollway improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape staffing and pursue large-scale transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Illinois PE license or reciprocity within six months of hire.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience; roadway design focus.
• Experience supervising engineers and technical staff; quality control familiarity.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transportation projects in Illinois, directing design and staff.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction and workload coordination.
• Coach staff through feedback, career discussions, and reviews.
• Forecast staffing needs based on backlog and pursuits.
• Develop roadway design solutions for complex projects and prepare plans.
• Direct construction plan development and contract documents.
• Guide OpenRoads Designer teams and review complex calculations.
• Manage client relationships, pursuits, scopes, and proposals.
• Occasional travel for client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Project leadership

Quality control reviews

Communication teamwork

Mentoring staff

OpenRoads Designer usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Illinois PE license or reciprocity within six months

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager to lead major Illinois projects from the Chicago Loop or Lisle offices. You will provide technical direction, mentor staff, and manage design activities for complex interstate and tollway improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape staffing and pursue large-scale transportation solutions.