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Transportation Engineer

Accede LLCIllinois City, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Licensed Transportation Engineer with 4+ years of transportation engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have strong transportation design skills and experience with roadway/highway projects, design software, and transportation agencies.

Responsibilities:

Design and support transportation and roadway projects.
Prepare and review plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
Develop transportation designs using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, agencies, and project teams.
Ensure designs meet applicable transportation standards and requirements.
Support project schedules, deliverables, and quality control.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of transportation engineering experience.
Illinois PE license or eligibility to obtain an Illinois PE license within 6 months.
Hands-on experience with:        
OpenRoads Designer
MicroStation
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Experience with transportation projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, or local municipalities.
Strong knowledge of:
Transportation design standards
Roadway/highway design
Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) preparation

Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Skills

AutoCAD
Civil 3D

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