Civil Transportation Engineering Technical Director

Job overview

The Civil Transportation Engineering Technical Director works onsite in Chicago, IL. The posting lists an annual salary range of $180,000–$220,000. The role provides technical leadership to TERRA Engineering’s department and multidisciplinary project teams; the company describes its mission as enhancing communities. This director guides engineering standards, design coordination, quality practices, and complex project delivery. The role also supports department strategy and growth through staff mentorship, business development, and leadership across projects of varying size and complexity.

What you'll do

• Advise the department and multidisciplinary project teams on technical operations
• contribute to proposals, client interviews, and stakeholder presentations
• support business development and strategic growth
• guide staff on complex technical solutions
• develop design concepts, studies, options, and criteria
• perform complex analysis and calculations
• ensure designs comply with codes and standards
• conduct quality-control and quality-assurance reviews
• approve and certify deliverables as Engineer of Record
• lead large multidisciplinary projects and guide medium-scale projects
• help resolve budget, performance, and construction-administration issues
• mentor staff and participate in recruitment and performance reviews
• develop and enforce TERRA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil engineering

transportation engineering

technical director

engineering leadership

project design

quality assurance

engineer of record

chicago il

terra engineering

$180k–$220k

professional engineer

15+ years experience

hybrid/flexible arrangements

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus program
• paid holidays and paid time off
• healthcare benefits
• retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
• hybrid/flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Chicago-area public transportation reimbursement
• professional development.

Why this role

Professional Engineer (PE) credential required; Structural Engineer (SE) credential required for structural work. The posting states that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

About the employer

Terra Engineering Ltd is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.