Senior Transportation Engineer - Highway Design Lead | Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in Illinois. We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead high-impact projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible work environment. Our company offers a locally competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.
This position will report to the Northern Illinois Regional Manager in our office located in downtown Chicago, IL.
Job Description:The Senior Transportation Engineer will work independently and lead others to perform civil engineering design services in a team-oriented environment. Project emphasis is transportation engineering design for both public and private sectors which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar designs. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include state DOTs and other governmental agencies - municipal, county and state.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Lead and produce quality highway/roadway design plans that meet client expectations and adhere to project budgets and schedules
- Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal staff
- Collaborate with external design disciplines
- Supervise technical execution and confirm accountability across projects
- Assist project managers with various project duties when support is needed
- Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members while proactively leading tasks and managing multiple concurrent projects under pressure and tight deadlines
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois, or ability to obtain IL licensure in 3 months required
- 12+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects for state DOT, County, City and/or other municipal clients
- Expert knowledge of IDOT/Tollway plan development guidelines and standards
- Familiarity with procedures, methodologies, and standards including but limited to the HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, US Access Board guidelines
- Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) within IDOT/Tollway and other agency CADD environments
- Proficiency with Excel and other general office software
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Physical Qualifications:- Ability to sit or stand while using a computer for extended periods of time.
- Sufficient visual focus for electronic documents and design software for extended periods of time.
- Sufficient mobility to move to various locations in and out of the office to use various office equipment, coordinate with other staff, visit other EFK Moen and client offices/meeting locations
EFK Moen Offers: - Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage
- Company sponsored life insurance coverage
- Professional License exam fee reimbursement
- Overtime compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Support of professional organization membership and activities
- Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
- A culture of mentoring and teamwork
Starting Salary Range: $125,000-$140,000; signing bonus available for highly qualified candidates
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
