Lead Transportation Engineer

Job Description

Provide engineering expertise on highway projects including roadway studies and design, drainage and utility systems, preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, project scheduling, and large, complex highway corridors.

Hard Skills

• Highway project engineering

• Roadway studies and design

• Drainage and utility systems design

• Preliminary and final design

• Preparation of construction documents

• Cost estimation

• Project scheduling

• Horizontal and vertical geometry

• Cross sections

• Earthwork modeling

• 3D roadway modeling

• Quantities calculations

• Construction specifications

• Utility coordination

Soft Skills

• Leadership

• Mentorship

• Client communication

• Project scoping

• Fee estimating

• Proposal preparation

• Interviewing

• Negotiation

• Collaboration

• Problem-solving

• Report preparation

• Environmental study analysis

• Design evaluation

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Chicago, Illinois and some days remote.

Work Environment

Hybrid position in Chicago, IL

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four year college.

10+ years of roadway design experience

PE License in Illinois

Proficient in Microsoft Office, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Open Roads.

Proven leadership skills

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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