Senior Transportation Engineer – Roadways

Stantec

Senior Transportation Engineer leading and supporting roadway design projects for Stantec. Collaborating with teams to ensure reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in engineering solutions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and prepare complex engineering designs, plans, and drawings for a variety of projects, including urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections
Apply advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods and technologies.
Coordinate effectively with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams, and clients.
Responsible for the design, quality reviews, and sealing of assigned projects.
Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Proficiency with CADD technologies, including MicroStation, PowerGEOPAK, and OpenRoads 3D modeling tools.
Strong understanding of design and plan production processes, particularly within Illinois jurisdictions, including IDOT and ISTHA standards and procedures.
Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to convey ideas, design issues, and solutions clearly.
Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting project deadlines and budgets.
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and a passion for team success.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field is required.
Professional Licensure: Illinois PE required.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway/roadway design is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health saving accounts
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase program
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid family leave
ten paid holidays in each calendar year
vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

transportation engineeringdesign and plan productionproblem solvingquality reviewsproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtime managementcollaborationdetail-oriented

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringIllinois PE