Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago

Downers Grove, IL, United States gpac Full time
Job Description

Senior Project Engineer - Transportation | Chicago Region

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

About This Opportunity

Join an award-winning engineering firm with over 50 years of excellence, recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace for its people-first culture. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Transportation to join our growing Transportation Group and lead impactful infrastructure projects throughout the Chicago Region.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced civil engineers looking to advance their career, take on leadership responsibilities, and work on diverse transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, reconstruction, intersection design, traffic signal projects, and shared-use paths.

Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Work for a 50+ year award-winning firm with a strong reputation in transportation engineering
  • Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025-employees are treated like family
  • Significant career growth opportunities, including leadership and project management roles
  • Exposure to a wide variety of transportation projects across the Chicago Region
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment with experienced mentors
Key Responsibilities
  • Participate on project teams or serve as project lead for planning, design, and reporting of transportation projects
  • Provide construction oversight and management for roadway, intersection, and traffic-related projects
  • Ensure projects comply with IDOT standards, Phase I/II design requirements, and MFT requirements
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Mentor junior engineers and support professional development initiatives
  • Assist with marketing and business development opportunities as needed
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 5-15 years of experience managing a variety of transportation projects
  • Experience with roadway rehabilitation, reconstruction, intersection and traffic signal design, traffic studies, and shared-use path projects
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • P.T.O.E. license or experience obtaining it within a year is a plus
  • Familiarity with MicroStation, traffic modeling software (HCS, Synchro, etc.) is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Alignment with a people-first, collaborative work culture
Compensation & Unique Benefits

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience

Standout Benefits:
  • Clear career advancement paths for senior engineers
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • PTO Bank (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Flexible working schedules and remote options
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Support for professional licensing and continuing education
  • Collaborative, casual work environment

Send your resume to David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com Call/text (605) 610-4543 for a confidential conversation.

About Us Since 1990, GPAC (Growing People and Companies) has been an award-winning search firm connecting quality professionals with top opportunities nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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