Team Leader - Transportation Design

Clark Dietz, Inc.
Champaign, IL
Description

With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring and Communities of Practice.

Position Overview

Serve as Team Leader for Central Illinois' established transportation engineering team of 8 to 10 engineers and technicians and shape the future of infrastructure across the region. Our Team Leader is responsible for managing staff and projects, providing technical guidance and acting as the point of contact for clients throughout the region. The position has ownership opportunities, continuing education support, and advancement pathways in a growing practice.

Requirements

Lead & Develop Your Team

  • Coach and mentor engineers, designers, and surveyors while managing performance and career development
  • Oversee project portfolios from roadway design to traffic systems, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule success

Drive Client Success & Growth

  • Serve as the trusted technical expert and primary contact for IDOT and municipal clients throughout the region
  • Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and scope discussions that win new business

Shape Technical Excellence

  • Provide QA/QC oversight for complex transportation projects including pavement, signals, structures, and utility systems
  • Ensure compliance with IDOT standards while driving innovation across our transportation practice

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with Area Manager on strategic planning, resource optimization, and business development
  • Collaborate with Team Leaders across our five-state footprint to share expertise and opportunities

Qualifications

  • B.S. Civil Engineering and Illinois PE license
  • 10+ years transportation design experience with 3+ years leading projects and people
  • IDOT expertise including Phase I & II engineering, bid documents, and Design Manual compliance
  • Strong client relationship skills with experience in public meetings and stakeholder engagement
  • Transportation design software proficiency including Open Roads Designer

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary range: $122,928 - $143,104 + hiring bonus + annual performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
  • Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
  • Support for licensure, education, and career development.
  • Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

To learn more about our firm and why we are a Great Place to Work, visit Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Posted 2025-09-26

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