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Be ready to walk through highway design projects you led: typical sections, horizontal/vertical alignment, drainage interfaces, and plan production. Expect questions on mentoring designers, QA of deliverables, and working with public agencies. Prepare examples of trade-offs under schedule or right-of-way constraints.
Strong fit if you have senior highway design experience, lead or checker responsibility on roadway plans, and comfort directing technical work in a consulting environment for Chicago-area or Midwest infrastructure clients.
As Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead at EFK Moen in Chicago, you would typically guide highway geometric design, plan sets, and design standards for roadway projects. Expect coordination with project managers, junior designers, and agency stakeholders; review of CAD/plans and calculations; and lead-level technical decisions that keep corridor work on schedule and aligned with Illinois DOT or local agency requirements.
The listing indicates an on-site role in Chicago, Cook County (not remote).
Lead-level ownership of highway design quality, standards, and team technical direction on roadway projects for EFK Moen.
Senior transportation or civil engineering experience focused on highway geometric design, plan production, and multi-discipline coordination—not a general project-management-only path.
Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead at EFK Moen in Chicago, Cook County Role Overview Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure in Illinois. As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will lead high-impact projects and mentor junior staff within a collaborative and flexible work environment. Your Responsibilities Led high-impact highway design projects Mentored and coached junior engineers to enhance their professional development Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success Prepared detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications Ensured adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and standards Who We're Looking For We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Transportation Engineer with at least 8 years of experience in highway design. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required, along with professional engineering licensure. Proven track record of leading complex transportation projects Strong technical skills in highway design and civil engineering principles Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for mentoring junior staff Affinity for working in a collaborative environment to drive project success More About EFK Moen EFK Moen is dedicated to delivering innovative transportation solutions that shape the future of infrastructure. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, offering a locally competitive salary and benefits package. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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