Senior Civil Engineer - Highway
Michael Baker International•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Highway to join our growing Chicago-area Highway Department. This position offers the opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients across Illinois. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client service, and staff development while contributing to meaningful improvements that enhance mobility and safety throughout the region.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or ability to obtain within four months of hire
- 8+ years of roadway and transportation engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects for IDOT, county, municipal, or other public-sector clients.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and MicroStation.
- Strong understanding of IDOT design policies, standards, and contract plan development.
- Excellent communication, project coordination, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead roadway, transportation, and utility design efforts for Phase I and Phase II projects.
- Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports in accordance with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agency standards.
- Utilize OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation to develop roadway models, geometric layouts, and contract plans.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality reviews for junior engineering staff.
- Collaborate with project managers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and subconsultants on technical aspects of projects.
- Assist with project planning, staffing, scheduling, and workload management.
- Support proposal development, scope development, and client presentations as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable agency standards, design manuals, and quality management procedures.
- Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted technical resource.
- Support permitting, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and project partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
