Senior Transportation Engineer | Rockford, IL

IMEG•Chicago, IL

2d•$98,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer for its Rockford, Chicago, or Naperville, Illinois offices. The role serves as lead engineer on moderate to complex transportation projects, leading design efforts with limited support from senior staff and providing project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients. The engineer applies technical expertise to improve transportation systems, enhance traffic safety, and optimize infrastructure for public and private-sector clients while working within project budgets and collaborating across disciplines to meet project goals and client expectations. The position leads transportation design and analysis, provides technical oversight, conducts site assessments, and prepares analyses and technical reports. It also includes reviewing designs and technical documents, implementing quality-control processes, mentoring and training staff, resolving field issues, and leading research, development, and innovation efforts. The engineer prioritizes safety and regulatory compliance, applies state and local design criteria, and leads project interviews and presentations. This is a full-time hybrid role with travel of up to 25%, including occasional overnight stays. Sponsorship is not available. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned company. The team is based in Rockford and works across transportation and public-sector projects, including inspection and survey work, roadway and bridge design, SUE and stormwater services, school site design, parks and trails, and solar facility permitting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 14 years of experience; 16 years preferred, in the building design consulting industry.
Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts used to produce technical plans and specifications.
Advanced technical and analytical skills in transportation planning, engineering design, and regulatory processes.
Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation regulations, environmental policies, and permitting procedures.
Strong training, mentoring, and leadership skills.
Ability to perform final quality-control checks in the area of expertise.
Ability to sell work and develop client relationships.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 25%, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

16 years of experience in the building design consulting industry.

Responsibilities

Lead design and analysis for complex transportation projects, including highways, bridges, transit systems, and multimodal networks.
Provide advanced technical oversight to the transportation design team.
Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analyses and technical reports.
Work with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain relationships.
Review designs, calculations, specifications, and correspondence, and implement IMEG quality-control processes.
Provide technical training and mentoring, and help resolve field issues with minimal support from senior staff.
Stay current with civil engineering trends and lead research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, and apply state and local design criteria to project needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet project goals.
Lead project interviews and presentations.
Work within project budgets and provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients.

Benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution and year-end profit sharing.
Annual bonuses and stock ownership options may be available.
Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
Preventive care covered at 100%.
$50 per month wellness credit and a Calm subscription.
Employee wellness program.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Six paid holidays and three additional floating holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) and generous time off.
Flexible schedule and Dress for Your Day flexibility.
Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Professional development programs and career advancement opportunities.
PE, SE, and other license exam preparation and support.