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Senior Transportation Engineer

PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Join Us & Be a Part of the Change!

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic team. At Pinpoint Precision Engineering, your expertise will drive our success as one of Illinois’ fastest-growing engineering firms, securing Prime Consultant roles with prestigious clients like IDOT, Illinois Tollway, ComEd, Verizon, AT&T, and more.


Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

  • Utilize professional engineering license to apply current engineering principles and theories, design specifications, and federal, state, and local design standards to develop plan sets and specifications for roadway projects;
  • Prepare and review plans, making decisions regarding layouts, alignments, standard designs, tabulations, specifications, quantities, acquisitions and clearances, etc.;
  • Review and approve designs for assigned projects and stamping the engineering plans;
  • Perform computer-aided drafting and modeling for conceptual through final design preparation;
  • Serve as various government agencies representative and provide expertise in meetings with public, local/state entities, businesses, railroads, special interest groups, utilities, consultants, contractors, and specialty units; and
  • Manage the work of staff and consultants for local agencies in order to accomplish project completions.


Why Pinpoint??

Our employees enjoy a flexible, relaxed work environment where they are recognized for their performance, rewarded for their hard work, and supported in their professional endeavors. At Pinpoint, we emphasize personal growth, and we’ve created an environment where each employee is empowered to create their own path to success, with the company’s full support.


You’ll be a great fit if you have this:

  • 10 years of Experience;
  • IL Professional Engineering licensed required;
  • Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD and other manuals relative to this role;
  • Knowledge of State, Municipal, CTA, and Metra systems and operations;
  • Exceptional leadership skills;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing assignments;
  • Strong networking skills, and able to develop business and partner with public and private organizations
  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills;
  • Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
  • Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
  • Proficient in MicroStation, Projectwise, Synchro, Civil3D,GeoPAK, ArcGis, and BlueBeam. Knowledge of Open Roads Designer is a plus ;
  • Experience with Permitting;
  • Experience with Phase I Traffic & Environmental Studies;
  • Experience with Phase II Design;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; and
  • Self-Motivated and Ambitious.


Compensation

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skill set, and physical work location.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Women, Veterans, Disabled and Minorities are encouraged to apply: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran/military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.

Salary : $104,000 - $135,200

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