Job Description

As a key member of our Transportation team, you'll be directly involved in the technical design and delivery of Illinois DOT roadway projects, applying your deep engineering expertise to develop practical, high-quality solutions that improve mobility and safety across Illinois.In this role, you will:*Perform hands-on roadway design for IDOT transportation projects, including highways, interchanges, and complex urban and rural corridors.*Apply expert knowledge of IDOT Design Manuals, Standards, Specifications, and Guidelines to develop compliant, constructible design solutions.*Use OpenRoads Designer (ORD) extensively for geometric design, corridor modeling, plan production, and coordination with drainage, traffic, and structural elements.*Prepare, check, and review roadway geometry, profiles, cross sections, grading, and drainage designs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to IDOT and FHWA requirements.*Develop and review design calculations related to alignment, sight distance, superelevation, drainage, and other transportation engineering components.*Review plan sets and technical deliverables, providing detailed technical comments and quality checks prior to submission.*Coordinate closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of roadway, drainage, traffic, utilities, and structures.*Will develop IDOT project specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates, ensuring consistency with IDOT standards and project scope.*Support field investigations and site visits, evaluating existing conditions, constructability constraints, and design impacts.*Respond to IDOT and agency comments, revising designs and documentation as required through design development and final submittals.*Contribute technically to proposals and IDOT pursuits by providing approach narratives, scope input, and workload estimates.*Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers, reviewing their work and offering hands-on mentoring to support skill development and quality outcomes.

Skills & Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on Illinois DOT (IDOT) projects. Expert knowledge of IDOT Design Manuals, Standards, Specifications, and Guidelines. Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD).Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to develop work plans and lead technical discussions. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project tasks or serving as a design lead on complex infrastructure projects.

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Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $126,734.00
Pay Range Max

USD $221,790.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
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