Senior Civil Engineer

Brighton Solutions • St. Charles, IL

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About The Position

Brighton Solutions is conducting an executive search for an established engineering consulting firm specializing in transportation, rail, and civil infrastructure projects. The firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Transportation to join its engineering leadership team, with a defined opportunity to advance into the Chief Civil Engineer position. The selected candidate will work alongside the current Chief Civil Engineer during a planned leadership transition over approximately 18 months, progressively assuming greater responsibility for technical oversight, engineering operations, project delivery, client relationships, and team leadership.

The role focuses on roadway engineering, transportation infrastructure, and Phase I and Phase II engineering projects. It offers a structured opportunity to take on a key leadership position within an established consulting organization, with long-term career advancement potential and a collaborative professional environment. The position is full-time and direct hire, based in St. Charles, Illinois. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving from outside Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Illinois PE licensure is preferred; candidates licensed in another state must be eligible to obtain an Illinois PE license.
• Significant professional experience in civil or transportation engineering, with demonstrated responsibility for complex roadway or rail-related infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Phase I and Phase II engineering, including preliminary studies, engineering reports, roadway geometric design, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience with roadway improvements, transportation infrastructure design, and applicable state or local agency engineering standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage technical deliverables.
• Strong understanding of engineering design standards, project delivery requirements, and quality assurance practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
• Interest in advancing into a senior technical and engineering leadership position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IDOT transportation projects and Illinois roadway design standards.
• Experience mentoring engineering staff, managing multiple projects, and supporting business development.
• Established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, railroad organizations, or infrastructure clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee civil and transportation engineering projects, particularly roadway improvements, railroad crossings, and rail-related infrastructure.
• Manage Phase I and Phase II transportation engineering projects, including preliminary engineering studies, geometric design, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical leadership in roadway alignment, intersection improvements, traffic studies, drainage considerations, and transportation infrastructure design.
• Support engineering studies and design for at-grade railroad crossings, roadway-rail interfaces, and related civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering activities with transportation agencies, municipalities, counties, railroads, and private-sector clients.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, engineering resources, quality control, and technical deliverables.
• Review engineering plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to project engineers, designers, and supporting engineering staff.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, proposal development, and business development initiatives.
• Work with the current Chief Civil Engineer to develop the technical, operational, and leadership capabilities needed to assume broader departmental responsibilities.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving from outside Illinois.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career advancement potential.

What This Job Offers

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