Senior Highway Design Task Lead
STV•Chicago, IL
•$146,678 - $167,632•Onsite
About The Position
STV’s Chicago Transportation Group is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Highway Design Task Lead who’s ready to take ownership of major projects, guide talented engineers, and serve as a trusted technical expert. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your leadership drives real community impact, this role is for you.
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of highway design experience, including strong familiarity with IDOT/Tollway standards
- Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, or OpenRoads Designer
- A proactive leader who communicates clearly, solves problems creatively, and elevates the work of those around them
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex highway and roadway design projects, ensuring technical excellence while meeting client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
- Act as a key technical authority, advising internal teams on design standards, best practices, and innovative solutions.
- Coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to integrate roadway, structural, drainage, and traffic design components.
- Oversee technical execution across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining accountability and quality control.
- Support project managers with planning, budgeting, client communication, and strategic decision‑making.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and CAD staff, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
- Manage tight deadlines with confidence, balancing priorities without compromising quality.
- Stay ahead of evolving IDOT/Tollway standards, ensuring designs reflect the latest guidelines and industry advancements.
Benefits
- Full reimbursement for professional licenses (100% after passing)
- Educational assistance for continued learning
- A supportive culture that values balance, well‑being, and long‑term growth
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
