Sr. Transportation Engineer

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Edwardsville, IL

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Sr. Transportation Engineer to join the Surface Transportation team. This is not a remote position.


We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups:

  • Aviation
  • Surface Transportation
  • Water Resources
  • Building & Site Services


As a Senior Transportation Engineer , you'll play a key role in supporting the Springfield , IL Surface Transportation team while working out of CMT's Edwardsville, IL location. This position offers the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of engineering and consulting.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Lead conventional and moderate to complex transportation projects
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure successful delivery
  • Undertake a leadership role in staff development in our Springfield, Illinois operations
  • Project development and pursuit of surface transportation-related work


Here is what you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field
  • 4 years' experience minimum with an emphasis in roadway/highway geometric design, drainage, transportation planning, traffic engineering and corridor studies is desired
  • Registered Professional Engineer in any state, or the ability to gain licensure in Illinois within one year
  • Strong preference will be given to those with not only a technical understanding of delivering highway engineering projects but those that possess a complete understanding of delivering a quality and comprehensive product, program, or solution for our surface transportation clients
  • Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MicroStation and Open Roads Designer software
  • Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
  • Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
  • Ability to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly, take initiative and interact with a variety of people located in northern Illinois and other CMT offices
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
  • Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork


Ideally, you will also have:

  • Previous leadership experience
  • Geometric design, drainage, transportation planning, traffic engineering/corridor studies, project management with IDOT is desired

  • Experience in business development and staff supervision
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record


Physical Requirements:

  • Physical demands vary depending on the specific nature of assigned projects.
  • Office tasks: physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer


Elevating infrastructure,
together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.


Benefits
at CMT

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals.

The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS
CMT does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. Staffing and recruiting agencies, and individuals being represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. CMT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

Posted 2026-02-15

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