CDM Smith · 14 hours ago
Transportation Engineer 5
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $168K/yr
7+ years expCDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience, focusing on meaningful projects and career development. As a key member of the Transportation team, you will lead the development of major transportation projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior engineers.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development of major transportation projects—including highways, interchanges, and complex urban/rural roadway designs—delivering solutions that meet client needs and industry standards
Drive high-quality design production, reviewing draft plans for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and providing sign-off on final designs
Champion technical excellence, ensuring firm best practices and design standards are consistently applied across all project work
Engage directly with clients, collaborating to understand their priorities and aligning design strategies with their long-term goals
Coordinate day-to-day technical delivery, ensuring all project components integrate seamlessly and meet CDM Smith’s quality expectations
Promote efficiency and consistency across multidisciplinary teams and project workflows
Perform project quality management and support technical integration across roadway, drainage, structures, traffic, and other design disciplines
Prepare and review design calculations for roadway geometry, drainage, and related engineering components
Develop project-specific specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates that reflect technical accuracy and client requirements
Support field investigations, assessing existing conditions and documenting findings to inform design decisions
Collaborate with business development teams, helping craft compelling proposals and responses to RFPs
Represent CDM Smith at conferences and industry events, enhancing the firm’s visibility and strengthening client and industry relationships
Mentor, guide, and oversee junior engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and opportunities for career development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
7 years of related experience
Domestic and/or international travel may be required
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Experience working on Illinois DOT (IDOT) projects
Expert knowledge of IDOT Design Manuals, Standards, Specifications, and Guidelines
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to develop work plans and lead technical discussions
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project tasks or serving as a design lead on complex infrastructure projects
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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