Job Description

Senior Project Engineer – Transportation

Region: Chicagoland Area

Build Your Future with an Award-Winning Engineering Firm

An award-winning engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportationto join its growing transportation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a respected organization known for its strong culture, employee development, and commitment to delivering exceptional infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a transportation engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with talented professionals, and playing a key role in projects that positively impact communities.

What You’ll Do

• Support and lead transportation projects from planning through construction.
• Work on roadway rehabilitation, reconstruction, intersection improvements, traffic studies, and shared-use path projects.
• Assist with project planning, design, reporting, and technical documentation.
• Provide construction oversight and construction management support.
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and internal project teams.
• Contribute technical expertise while continuing to grow as a project leader.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with roadway design, rehabilitation, reconstruction, intersection design, traffic studies, or shared-use path projects.
• Knowledge of IDOT standards, Phase I/Phase II design requirements, and MFT requirements preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation and traffic modeling software (HCS, Synchro, or similar) is a plus.
• PTOE certification or the ability to obtain within one year is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000

The firm offers a competitive package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Professional licensing and certification assistance

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re a transportation engineer looking for a role where your experience is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can continue to grow, this opportunity deserves a conversation.

I specialize in connecting top civil engineering professionals with leading firms nationwide. All conversations are confidential, and I’m happy to share additional details about this opportunity and other roles that may align with your goals.

David Meyer

Civil Engineering Recruiter

GPAC | Growing People and Companies

david.meyer@gogpac.com

(605) 610-4543 (M)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.