Senior Highway Engineer

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Posting Date: 13 Jan 2026

City:
Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Lisle, IL, US, 60532

Contract Type:
Permanent

Division:
Civil Engineering

Level of experience:
Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Highway Engineer to join its office in Chicago or Lisle, IL within the Civil Engineering Division.

Qualified candidates must have a Professional Engineering License (PE) in Illinois.

$100,000 - $140,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Join our growing Highway/Roadway Project Team and be a critical member of a regional design team as it expands its presence.

The Highway Engineer is an active participant in the project execution, calculation, and design of engineering projects including gathering/analyzing technical data to prepare detailed engineering designs and drawings, as well as monitoring/coordinating the technical deliverables required for client projects.

This Engineer may oversee the technical work of one or more Staff Engineer(s), Engineer(s), Designer(s), and/or Drafter(s) and delegate work, as appropriate to engineering team members. Additionally, the Engineer acts as the liaison between the Project Manager and other project team members, relaying important and relevant project information. The Project Engineer may accompany the Project Manager on site visits and meetings with clients, and participate in proposal writing (RFP’s), setting up project scopes, defining deliverables, and monitoring schedules and budget costs.

• Responsible for designs, CAD drawings, and specifications on assigned projects, under the guidance/direction of Project Manager
• Works with other engineers on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, and clients
• Coordinates with drafters, designers, and staff engineers within project team
• Completes drawings/project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Reviews drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Develops conceptual and basic engineering documents including studies, design criteria, equipment specifications, etc.
• Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Observes safety and security procedures

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 6+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably IDOT or other roadway transportation projects
• Proficiency in Micro Station Open Roads Design
• Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate with others on larger, multidiscipline projects.
• Proficiency in standard engineering procedures and project management methodologies and techniques.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e., AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Local or regional travel (i.e. job sites) anticipated based upon business need

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to…