Civil Project Engineer — Transportation and Roadway Design

Job overview

The Civil Project Engineer role is onsite in Shorewood, IL. Compensation is $120,000 per year. The role supports transportation and roadway design projects, including coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The engineer develops and checks design work and project documentation to support compliant, timely project delivery. The role coordinates with project managers, CAD staff, other discipline engineers, and agency representatives, and applies IDOT standards across applicable project phases.

What you'll do

• Prepare roadway and transportation design plans in accordance with IDOT standards
• perform engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and design documentation for applicable project phases
• apply IDOT criteria for geometric design, drainage, maintenance of traffic, and specifications
• coordinate with project managers, CAD staff, and other discipline engineers
• review junior engineers’ and technicians’ design work for accuracy and compliance
• assist with deliverables, reports, and contract documents
• participate in IDOT coordination meetings and respond to agency comments
• support schedules and deadlines
• maintain familiarity with current IDOT policies and standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil project engineer

shorewood il

sterling engineering inc.

$120k

transportation design

roadway design

idot standards

professional engineer license

illinois pe preferred

6+ years experience

microstation

openroads

autocad civil 3d

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Professional Engineer license required, Illinois preferred; 6+ years of transportation or roadway design experience; bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.