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Gonzalez Companies, LLC · 1 month ago

Senior Transportation Project Engineer V/VI

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Gonzalez Companies, LLC is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services. They are currently seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (V/VI) to lead complex transportation projects and manage design teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Civil EngineeringConstructionTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation projects involving roadway geometrics, multimodal design, traffic control, drainage, and large-scale infrastructure improvements

Serve as discipline lead or project engineer of record, producing and approving final engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports

Manage design teams, direct task assignments, provide technical mentorship, and ensure adherence to QA/QC processes across all project stages

Coordinate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and subconsultants to establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables

Identify design risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide high-level technical solutions to complex engineering challenges

Lead or support proposal development, project scoping, fee estimates, and overall project planning

Ensure project compliance with DOT (e.g., ODOT), LPA, municipal, and industry standards while contributing to internal best practices

Provide senior-level review and approval of work prepared by junior and mid-level engineers

Participate in business development efforts, client relationship management, and strategic planning for discipline growth

Qualification

Civil EngineeringMicroStation/OpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3DProfessional Engineer (PE)Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementRisk ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Typically 12–20+ years of progressive experience in transportation or roadway engineering with a demonstrated record of technical leadership

Extensive proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, including advanced roadway design, modeling, and plan production oversight

Deep knowledge of DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards, processes, and submittal requirements; recognized as a subject-matter resource

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to serve as Engineer of Record and provide signature and seal for final deliverables

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing projects, coordinating with clients, and delivering complex infrastructure projects

Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills with ability to guide project strategy and mentor staff at all levels

Strong capability in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and high-level technical review