Senior Transportation Project Engineer V/VI

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (V/VI) to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

The projected range of compensation in Illinois for this job is $100,000+.

• Lead and oversee the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation projects involving roadway geometrics, multimodal design, traffic control, drainage, and large-scale infrastructure improvements.
• Serve as discipline lead or project engineer of record, producing and approving final engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage design teams, direct task assignments, provide technical mentorship, and ensure adherence to QA/QC processes across all project stages.
• Coordinate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and subconsultants to establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify design risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide high-level technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Lead or support proposal development, project scoping, fee estimates, and overall project planning.
• Ensure project compliance with DOT (e.g., ODOT), LPA, municipal, and industry standards while contributing to internal best practices.
• Provide senior-level review and approval of work prepared by junior and mid-level engineers.
• Participate in business development efforts, client relationship management, and strategic planning for discipline growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's preferred for the highest level.
• Typically 12–20+ years of progressive experience in transportation or roadway engineering with a demonstrated record of technical leadership.
• Extensive proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, including advanced roadway design, modeling, and plan production oversight.
• Deep knowledge of DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards, processes, and submittal requirements; recognized as a subject-matter resource.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to serve as Engineer of Record and provide signature and seal for final deliverables.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing projects, coordinating with clients, and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills with ability to guide project strategy and mentor staff at all levels.
• Strong capability in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and high-level technical review.

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending