CareerPlan

Transportation Engineering Lead | Preliminary Engineering Phase I

Chicago, IL, usFull-time$160k–$200k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead Phase I transportation engineering projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and public agencies, managing feasibility studies, corridor planning, and alternatives analysis for highways and multimodal improvements.

Role type

Senior IC Transportation Engineering Lead (Preliminary Engineering)

Builds

Preliminary engineering documents, feasibility studies, corridor studies, and environmental documentation for public transportation infrastructure.

Domain

Transportation Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Required skills

Transportation engineering, Preliminary engineering, Feasibility studies, Alternatives analysis, Corridor studies, NEPA documentation, Environmental coordination, Roadway geometric design, Project management, Multidisciplinary team leadership

Preferred skills

Master's in Civil/Transportation Engineering, PMP certification, CMAP planning experience, Phase II design knowledge, Business development

Technologies

IDOT BDE Manual, Illinois Tollway standards, NEPA requirements

Responsibilities

Lead Phase I projects and feasibility studies; Direct alternatives analyses and corridor studies; Oversee preparation of engineering documents and technical reports; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams; Serve as primary client contact; Provide technical oversight and QA; Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; Mentor junior engineers; Support proposal development and business initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities