Transportation Project Engineer

STV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HSA option)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Licensure and Society Memberships

Job summary

STV is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead civil design tasks for roadway, utility, and site improvement projects in the Midwest. The role emphasizes teamwork, client coordination, and producing plans, reports, and calculations to meet project goals.

You will guide technical staff, support templates development, and engage with clients on diverse transportation subjects, including geometrics, drainage, and traffic studies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within one year; PE licenses in other states is a plus.
• Minimum of five years of experience with civil design.
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, utility agencies, and/or municipalities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microstation, GeoPak, ProjectWise, and OpenRoads.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical tasks for Phase 1 and Phase 2 transportation projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical engineering staff across the team.
• Execute technical tasks including developing reports, plans, specifications, supporting calculations, and client forms.
• Meet with clients and stakeholders and perform site visits as necessary.
• Develop guidance on producing reports, calculations, memos, and forms related to transportation subjects.
• Coordinate with outside consultants regarding project tasks, schedule, progress and reviews.
• Use CAD software (Microstation, GeoPak, OpenRoads) to produce plans and exhibits.
• Lead development of design templates to improve plan production quality.
• Assist Project Managers to plan resources and coordinate workshare.
• Attend industry workshops and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Illinois PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year

PE license in other states a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microstation

GeoPak

ProjectWise

OpenRoads

Job description

Transportation Project Engineer

Primary focus of this role is on project delivery and executing technical design tasks for various infrastructure improvement projects, including roadway, utility, and/or site design. In this role, the individual is expected to lead the technical aspects for design projects, including plans, specifications, calculations, exhibits, forms, and reports that meet clients’ expectations.

STV leads the engineering design for complex, multi-disciplinary projects that include roadway, utility, structural, rail, electrical, mechanical, and other related elements for a range of clients throughout the Midwest. Our team’s collaborative approach to projects leads to successfully delivering comprehensive and high-quality plans to our clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within one (1) year; PE licenses in other states is a plus
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with civil design
• Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, utility agencies, and/or municipalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microstation, GeoPak, ProjectWise, and OpenRoads
• Good oral and written communication skills

Essential Functions

• Lead the technical tasks associated with Phase 1 and Phase 2 transportation projects
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical engineering staff across the team
• Execute technical tasks including developing technical reports, plans, specifications, supporting calculations, and client required forms
• Ability to meet with client and associated stakeholders and perform site visits in the field as necessary
• Develop and/or provide guidance on producing technical reports, calculations, memos, and forms related to a specific transportation subject matter (i.e. geometrics, drainage, modeling, permitting, traffic studies, bicycle paths, traffic signals, etc.)
• Coordinate with outside consultants (sub or prime) regarding project specific tasks, schedule, progress and reviews
• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, including Microstation, GeoPak, and/or OpenRoads, to produce plans, details, alternatives, and exhibits for transportation improvement projects
• Willingness and ability to lead or assist in the development of design templates to streamline plan production and improve quality across the team
• Assist Project Managers and/or Group Leads to plan resources and coordinate internal workshare opportunities
• Attend industry workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences

Compensation Range:

$130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.