Senior Transportation Engineer

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

Sr. Transportation Engineer leading conventional and complex transportation projects for civil infrastructure firm.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in roadway and highway geometric design, transportation planning, and traffic engineering, with a strong focus on delivering quality solutions for surface transportation projects. Proven leadership in team coordination, staff development, and effective communication within multi-disciplinary project environments.

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Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional EngineerRoadway/Highway Geometric DesignMicroStation SoftwareOpen Roads Designer Software

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningTraffic EngineeringCorridor StudiesProject DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailTeam LeadershipActive Listening

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Licensure

Industry Keywords

Surface TransportationProject CoordinationStaff DevelopmentMulti-Disciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead conventional and moderate to complex transportation projects
Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure successful delivery
Undertake a leadership role in staff development in our Springfield, Illinois operations
Project development and pursuit of surface transportation-related work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field
4 years' experience minimum with an emphasis in roadway/highway geometric design, drainage, transportation planning, traffic engineering and corridor studies is desired
Registered Professional Engineer in any state, or the ability to gain licensure in Illinois within one year
Strong preference will be given to those with not only a technical understanding of delivering highway engineering projects but those that possess a complete understanding of delivering a quality and comprehensive product, program, or solution for our surface transportation clients
Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MicroStation and Open Roads Designer software
Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
Ability to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
Ability to manage multiple assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly, take initiative and interact with a variety of people located in northern Illinois and other CMT offices
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness
Work + Life Balance
Financial Heath & Retirement
Career Development