Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Engineer

About this position

About the Job

Our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. We support work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

What You’ll Do as the Transportation Project Engineer

You will contribute to a range of civil engineering projects, including street, site, highway, and bridge developments funded by federal, state, and local agencies. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, collaborate with public agencies and professional organizations, and expand your professional network. You’ll also continue to grow your technical expertise, gain hands-on experience, and support the development of junior engineers through mentorship.

• Design and develop geometric layouts, traffic control plans, drainage systems, and site development solutions, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Interpret and apply engineering principles to plans, drawings, and specifications while maintaining quality control throughout the design process.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including subconsultants, to support field operations such as surveys, studies, and construction observations, ensuring seamless integration of design elements.
• Assist in project planning by contributing to technical documentation, design reports, and proposal development, identifying innovative solutions to meet client and regulatory needs.
• Mentor and collaborate with technical staff, fostering skill development and teamwork to enhance design efficiency and professional growth.

What You'll Bring to the Table

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred.

Licensure: Ability to obtain a PE license in Illinois; current license preferred.

Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience with transportation projects at a civil engineering firm based in the United States, with a focus on infrastructure planning, design, and/or construction.

Location: Decatur, IL; Rockford, IL; Lafayette, IN; or Schaumburg, IL. Hybrid schedule available.

Software Skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.

Adaptability: Ability to build, maintain, and adapt to a diverse client base.

Core Values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, and we operate with integrity.

What We Offer You

• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Annual pay increases
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off based on total industry tenure
• Four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee and employee-plus-family life insurance options
• 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Relocation assistance
• Cell phone reimbursement plan
• Verizon wireless employee discount program
• Sam’s Club and Costco membership reimbursement

Location and commute

Schaumburg, IL .

Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.

How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3089775689.