Senior Transportation Engineer

The Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transportation Engineer to join our Illinois Infrastructure Practice. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead transportation projects across the state in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), while shaping the future of mobility.

Why Join RS&H?

At RS&H, you’re not just an employee - you’re an owner. As an employee-owned firm, we believe in sharing success and empowering our people to shape the future of our company. This ownership model fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and long-term commitment, where your voice matters and your contributions directly impact our collective growth.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values integrity, creativity, and technical excellence.

• Opportunities to work alongside IDOT and other public-sector leaders on high-profile, transformative infrastructure projects.

• Career growth through mentorship, leadership development, and technical training
• A commitment to sustainability, equity, and community impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design of complex roadway and multimodal transportation projects, including geometric design, drainage, traffic control, and construction staging.
• Serve as a technical liaison with IDOT, local agencies, stakeholders, and the public to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through construction, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Support business development through proposal writing, client engagement, and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a strong portfolio of IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and other design software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with alternative delivery methods (CMGC, DB, PDB).
• Familiarity with IDOT’s Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) Manual and Phase I/II documentation.

• Previous involvement in stakeholder engagement or public meetings.

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit:

• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide teams and build client trust.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Passion for public service, innovation, and infrastructure that makes a difference.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

The base salary range for this position in Illinois is $134,115 to $171,596. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients.  Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life.   By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Salary : $134,115 - $171,596