Transportation Project Engineer/Project Manager

BLOOM COMPANIES LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to lead dynamic teams in delivering impactful infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and personal growth, fostering a culture where every engineer’s unique talents contribute to collective success. With a focus on highways and bridges, you will engage in all phases of project management, ensuring quality and compliance with state standards. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in transportation design.
• Familiarity with IDOT and Illinois Tollway design engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan production teams for transportation projects.
• Prepare project design and environmental reports.
• Develop client relationships and ensure quality control.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License (Illinois)

Tools

MicroStation V8i SS10

OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition (CE)

ProjectWise

AutoTURN

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Bloom is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer with experience in Highway/Roadway principles and the ability to serve as Project Manager if needed. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Candidate will lead design and plan production teams to successfully deliver transportation infrastructure projects involving freeways, highways, roadways and bridges. Candidates should have experience working on Phase I and Phase II transportation projects in Illinois, ideally for both IDOT and the Illinois Tollway. MicroStation and OpenRoads knowledge are required.

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Pay Range – $84,000-$120,000

• Leading a team of engineers and drafters
• Interacting and communicating effectively with team members, clients, and other agencies
• Coordinating with subconsultants
• Directing and training staff on project engineering (roadway geometrics, corridor models, staging)
• Preparing project design and environmental reports
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals and contracts
• Participating in quality control/quality assurance
• Developing Client Relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license required (Illinois)
• 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in transportation design
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway design engineering practices, standards, and documentation
• Experience with MicroStation V8i SS10, OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition (CE), ProjectWise, AutoTURN, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam
• Ability to collaborate with the design team, clients, and agencies
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail