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Project Engineer- Transportation

gpac
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Transportation Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to join its growing transportation team in the Chicago area. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer who enjoys designing impactful transportation infrastructure projects and wants to work alongside a collaborative team on a diverse portfolio of roadway and highway improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in transportation engineering, roadway design, and corridor modeling, along with experience delivering projects that meet state and local agency standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare roadway and highway design plans for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Develop corridor models and design alignments using industry-standard software.
  • Design transportation improvements in accordance with applicable agency standards and specifications.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, and public agencies throughout the design process.
  • Produce construction documents, technical reports, and engineering calculations.
  • Participate in project planning, scheduling, and quality control efforts.
  • Support multidisciplinary teams on transportation and infrastructure projects from concept through final design.
  • Ensure projects are completed on schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
  • 10 years of progressive transportation engineering experience, demonstrating strong technical expertise and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Extensive experience in highway and roadway design and transportation engineering.
  • Strong background in corridor modeling and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience designing projects in accordance with CDOT standards and specifications is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with OpenRoads and MicroStation.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Highway engineering
  • Roadway geometric design
  • Corridor development and modeling
  • Transportation infrastructure improvements
  • Municipal and state transportation projects
  • Experience working with Illinois DOT and/or CDOT standards

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Professional licensing support
  • Collaborative team environment with excellent long-term career growth

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated transportation engineering professional looking to contribute to meaningful roadway and transportation infrastructure projects while continuing to grow with a respected engineering firm. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.

APPLY TODAY: megan.cantone@gogpac.com

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.

Salary : $115,000 - $155,000

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