Senior Roadway Engineer

Roadway Engineer (Engineer IV)

Locations: Chicago, Peoria (IL), or Crown Point (IN)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Work Flexibility

Build the Roads That Shape Our Future

A leading multi-disciplinary design firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Roadway Engineer (Engineer IV) to join their growing Transportation Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring technical leadership to major roadway design projects across the Midwest while contributing to community-focused infrastructure improvements.

Whether it's improving regional mobility, reconstructing aging infrastructure, or enhancing pedestrian and multimodal access, this role allows you to work on projects that make a lasting impact - and build your own professional legacy in the process.

About the Role

As a Senior Roadway Engineer (Engineer IV), you'll lead complex civil roadway design efforts and manage engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions for clients including state DOTs, counties, and municipalities. You'll take ownership of project phases from concept through construction documentation and play a key role in mentoring junior staff.

This position offers hybrid work flexibility from any of the firm's Midwest offices located in Chicago, Peoria, IL, or Crown Point, IN.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects from preliminary planning through final construction documentation.
• Direct and support engineers and technicians in preparing plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.
• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignments, ADA-compliant ramps, traffic staging, cross sections, and utility coordination.
• Apply geometric design principles based on AASHTO, IDOT, INDOT, and local agency standards.
• Utilize Micro Station and AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
• Conduct technical evaluations including pavement design, traffic control, and drainage layout.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and municipal agencies.
• Perform site visits, lead design charrettes, and provide field support as needed.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with technical standards and client requirements.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois and/or Indiana (required).
• 5-9 years of progressive experience in roadway or highway design.
• Proficiency in Micro Station and AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, IDOT, and INDOT roadway design standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits or client meetings.

Why Join This Team?

• Hybrid Work Schedule - Flexibility to balance remote and in-office collaboration.
• Professional Growth - Mentorship, licensure support, and clear advancement paths.
• Competitive Compensation - Market-aligned salary with performance-based incentives.
• Community Impact - Work on award-winning infrastructure that directly serves the public.
• Collaborative Culture - A people-first environment with an emphasis on integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.