Senior Transportation Project Engineer
LVI Associates is partnered with a highly respected, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and construction consulting firm with more than 100 years of success delivering impactful projects across the United States. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, community-focused design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions, this firm offers the stability of an established organization combined with a collaborative, people-first culture.
They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their growing Transportation team in Chicago. This position is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys leading technical design efforts, mentoring junior staff, managing client relationships, and delivering projects that improve local communities.
Responsibilities
- Lead roadway and transportation design projects from concept through final design.
- Prepare engineering analyses and design calculations in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Develop technical reports, contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control efforts.
- Support client relationships and contribute to successful project delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 12+ years of transportation/roadway design experience.
- Strong understanding of project delivery from inception through completion.
- Proficiency in MicroStation required.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Familiarity with DOT, tollway, and municipal roadway design standards.
- Strong technical leadership and project management experience.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Why Join?
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- 100% employee-owned organization (ESOP).
- 4.5-day work week with half-day Fridays.
- Flexible hybrid work schedule and flexible working hours.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional license and industry association reimbursement.
- Internal training and leadership development programs.
- Educational assistance and ongoing career development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact transportation projects throughout the region while helping shape the next generation of engineers.
Apply Today
This is an outstanding opportunity for a transportation professional seeking a leadership role with an established, employee-owned consulting firm known for technical excellence, long-term stability, and an exceptional work-life balance. If you're looking for a firm where your contributions directly impact both projects and ownership value, we'd love to speak with you.
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