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Senior Transportation Engineer

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc
Edwardsville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026

Senior Transportation Engineer

Edwardsville, IL

 

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000  


 Join Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) 
 

Be part of a 75-year legacy of engineering excellence and community impact. At CMT, we’re a full-service design consulting firm transforming infrastructure through aviation, transportation, water systems, stormwater management, and land development projects.

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Transportation Engineer to join our Surface Transportation Engineering team in CMT’s Edwardsville, IL location. This role will support our Springfield, IL team while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a team-focused environment.

If you’re a driven leader with a passion for infrastructure and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you.


Why CMT?

At CMT, you’ll collaborate with engineers, planners, and design experts who are passionate about building better communities. We value leadership, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you’ll have the support and freedom to grow your expertise and take on meaningful challenges.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead conventional and moderate to complex transportation projects
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure successful delivery
  • Undertake a leadership and staff development role 
  • Project development and pursuit of surface transportation-related work


What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering 
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in civil engineering with emphasis in:
  • Roadway/highway geometric design, drainage, transportation planning, traffic engineering and corridor studies 
  • Licensed Registered Professional Engineer in any state; licensure in Illinois to be obtained within one year
  • Previous project leadership experience (preferred)
  • Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MicroStation and Open Roads Designer software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and lead in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments on a variety of projects, take initiative and interact with staff located in Springfield and Edwardsville, Illinois and other CMT offices
  • Ability to mentor staff

 

Who is CMT?

 

CMT is recognized as a leader in delivering solutions across the entire infrastructure lifecycle, providing our clients with services across the spectrum of planning, design, construction, technology, and funding strategy. We design roads, bridges, and trails that connect people together, and we devise solutions that provide clean water for people and the environment. We also design sites and buildings, as well as solve complex challenges at some of the biggest airports in the country. For over 75 years, our team of engineers, planners, and consultants has delivered a trademark brand of excellence and value to those we serve. 

 

CMT has been honored as the Top Engineering Design Firm in the Midwest by Engineering News Record and was recently named among Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For.” CMT’s success has been a direct result of enabling our people to pursue their passions and grow as professionals, while also maintaining an appropriate work-life balance centered around flexibility. Through innovation and a passionate pursuit of excellence, our team of engineers, planners and other related design professionals are driven to help our clients achieve the highest value possible for the infrastructure they build and manage.  Together we work to make our communities more livable and sustainable. A firm with approximately 500 employees and 25 offices in 9 states, CMT is growing fast and continuously creating opportunities for our employees.

 

CMT is committed to individual opportunity and the professional development of our employees.  This position offers an opportunity to take that next step helping reach your career goals and personal potential.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 

Please visit https://www.cmtengr.com/careers-at-cmt/ to learn more about some of the benefits CMT offers! 

 

Equal Employer Opportunity including individuals with disability and protected veterans 

 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000

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