Transportation Subject Matter Expert (PT)

Bowman Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Discretionary bonuses

EAP & wellness programs

Job summary

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. is seeking a Transportation Subject Matter Expert in Chicago to provide senior-level technical guidance on planning, design, and project delivery.

The role supports strategic initiatives, client relationships, and business development across transportation programs. The candidate will mentor teams, lead complex analyses, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while advancing innovative transportation solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; commensurate experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Experience supporting major transportation infrastructure projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority for transportation planning, design, and project delivery.
• Mentor and support engineers, planners, and project teams on best practices and technical approaches.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, business development efforts, and client relationship management.
• Provide technical review and oversight for transportation studies, designs, plans, and specifications.
• Support pursuit activities, proposals, and client presentations with specialized transportation expertise.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Planning

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Subject Matter Expert to join our team in Chicago.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provides senior-level technical expertise, guidance, and strategic support for transportation projects and programs. Serves as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality transportation solutions that align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Serve as a technical authority and advisor for transportation planning, design, and project delivery.
• Mentor and support engineers, planners, and project teams on best practices and technical approaches.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, business development efforts, and client relationship management.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Provide technical review and oversight for transportation studies, designs, plans, and specifications.
• Support pursuit activities, proposals, and client presentations with specialized transportation expertise.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform company practices and project execution.

Do the Work

• Advise on complex transportation engineering, planning, traffic, roadway, and multimodal projects.
• Develop and review technical analyses, reports, designs, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts to ensure project excellence.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Recognized technical expert in transportation-related disciplines.
• Delivers accurate, timely, and high-quality technical guidance.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in solving complex transportation challenges.
• Maintains knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Planning, or a related field preferred. Commensurate experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of progressively responsible transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Experience supporting major transportation infrastructure projects and programs.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $40 - $60 per hour.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to conduct presentations, facilitate meetings, and participate in governance reviews.
• Occasional work beyond normal business hours may be required to support critical business initiatives, acquisitions, organizational transformations, or executive-level reporting deadlines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [e-mail].