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Senior Transportation Project Engineer V/VITrilon Group • Chicago, Illinois, US
Senior Transportation Project Engineer V / VI

Senior Transportation Project Engineer V / VI

Trilon Group • Chicago, Illinois, US
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Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (V / VI) to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

The projected range of compensation in Illinois for this job is $100,000+.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Lead and oversee the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation projects involving roadway geometrics, multimodal design, traffic control, drainage, and large-scale infrastructure improvements.
  • Serve as discipline lead or project engineer of record, producing and approving final engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Manage design teams, direct task assignments, provide technical mentorship, and ensure adherence to QA / QC processes across all project stages.
  • Coordinate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and subconsultants to establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Identify design risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide high-level technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
  • Lead or support proposal development, project scoping, fee estimates, and overall project planning.
  • Ensure project compliance with DOT (e.g., ODOT), LPA, municipal, and industry standards while contributing to internal best practices.
  • Provide senior-level review and approval of work prepared by junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Participate in business development efforts, client relationship management, and strategic planning for discipline growth.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred for the highest level.
  • Typically 12–20+ years of progressive experience in transportation or roadway engineering with a demonstrated record of technical leadership.
  • Extensive proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads and / or AutoCAD Civil 3D, including advanced roadway design, modeling, and plan production oversight.
  • Deep knowledge of DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards, processes, and submittal requirements; recognized as a subject-matter resource.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to serve as Engineer of Record and provide signature and seal for final deliverables.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing projects, coordinating with clients, and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills with ability to guide project strategy and mentor staff at all levels.
  • Strong capability in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and high-level technical review.
  • Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including :

  • Competitive salary
  • Major medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401K
  • Bonus program
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Professional development
  • A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
  • Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

    Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety.

    Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.

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