Civil Senior Design Engineer

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

Lead the design and development of transportation projects, including roadways and infrastructure for state agencies, municipalities, and tollway authorities. Apply advanced knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and municipal design standards, procedures, and specifications. Develop innovative, technically sound solutions that meet project requirements and comply with applicable codes and standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff. Prepare and review design documents, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance. Utilize design software tools effectively; experience with MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer is preferred. Maintain proactive communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of transportation projects, including roadways and infrastructure.
• Apply advanced knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and municipal design standards and specifications.
• Develop solutions that meet project requirements and comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Prepare and review design documents, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize design software tools effectively, including MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience within a consulting engineering environment
• In-depth knowledge of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway design standards
• Proficiency in MicroStation, including CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Work Environment

The office is located downtown in the West Loop, offering convenient transportation access. The workweek consists of 40 hours, with five hours on Fridays. The company offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The transportation team fosters a fun and light-hearted atmosphere while maintaining a focus on hard work. The company emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexibility with time and half days every Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Actalent

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