Senior Civil Engineer - Transportation (Chicago)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUS-IL-Chicago
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live20h ago
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience; experience working in the related civil roadway transportation industry preferred
Must be on track to obtain licensure or be licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience to include the development of contract documents as it relates to drawings and specifications
Ability to lead tasks and be proactive in moving these tasks forward
Ability to work as a part of a multi-discipline teams of engineers
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines while working on multiple projects concurrently
Knowledge of traffic engineering methodologies and standards including but not limited to the Highway Capacity Manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, etc.
Knowledge of design software including OpenRoads Designer, Autocad, Excel and Word
Experience or desire to get involved in business development via external meetings and/or proposal support for research and technical writing
Experience working with municipal agencies and DOT's
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can work well independently
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a preferred emphasis in civil roadway transportation engineering
Experience working in the related civil roadway transportation industry preferred
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
OpenRoads Designer
Autocad
Excel
Word
About the company
Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Our transportation practice is seeking a senior civil roadway design engineer for our Chicago office.
About the role
Our ideal candidate is someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can work well independently. In this position, you will be a part of a skilled team that values everyone’s contributions to a project. Project management will be a key component, as well as supporting other PM’s on larger projects.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design of roadway transportation projects, or related linear civil project work.
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Manage projects and staff for various clients.
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Assist team leaders (PM’s) with various project duties when support is needed.
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Performs tasks requiring applications of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
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Standard design of civil project work.
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Serve as a team member on multidisciplined projects.
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Works with senior staff on technical aspects of a project.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with a preferred emphasis in civil roadway transportation engineering.
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Minimum 7 years of experience; experience working in the related civil roadway transportation industry preferred.
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Candidate must be on track to obtain licensure or be licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
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Experience to include the development of contract documents as it relates to drawings and specifications.
•
Ability to lead tasks and be proactive in moving these tasks forward
•
Ability to work as a part of a multi-discipline teams of engineers
•
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
•
Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines while working on multiple projects concurrently.
•
Knowledge of traffic engineering methodologies and standards including but not limited to the Highway Capacity Manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, etc.
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Knowledge of design software including OpenRoads Designer, Autocad, Excel and Word.
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Experience or desire to get involved in business development via external meetings and/or proposal support for research and technical writing.
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Experience working with municipal agencies and DOT’s.
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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