Principal Engineer/ Senior Principal Engineer (Transportation)

Horner & Shifrin • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full-time Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to work in its Transportation business unit. The role requires 8–15 years of experience for a Principal Engineer and 15 or more years for a Senior Principal Engineer.

The successful candidate will lead engineering teams, support project managers, and/or serve as design lead on projects. They will perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations, help deliver transportation services for municipal, county, and state agencies, prepare reports and feasibility studies, and develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates. The role also includes mentoring and training engineers, resolving assigned engineering problems, and leading quality control reviews.

Applicants are required to complete the company’s online application. Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check.
• 8–15 years of experience for a Principal Engineer or 15+ years for a Senior Principal Engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).
• Experience with MoDOT, IDOT, UDOT, or ArDOT (preferred).
• Drainage design experience (plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams, support project managers, and/or serve as design lead on projects.
• Be responsible for specific, high-responsibility-level tasks on project teams.
• Resolve engineering problems and tasks as assigned.
• Mentor and train engineers on the team.
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations.
• Work as part of a team to complete general transportation engineering services for municipal, county, and state agencies.
• Assist in preparing reports and feasibility studies.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Lead quality control reviews.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Casual dress.
• Company-sponsored activities.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior