Transportation Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Transportation Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the broader metro corridor, with strong demand across municipal infrastructure, transit planning, and civil consulting. Employers actively hiring include Burns & McDonnell, Bowman, and Horner & Shifrin. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Transportation Engineer / Chicago Office Lead (Chicago, IL)
Accurate Group, Inc. (AGI) is a Minority-owned engineering consulting firm specialized in infrastructure design projects at Phase I, II, and III. We are known to provide expert service to our clients, implementing workflow strategies to manage design projects, and meet our client’s needs. AGI has a solid project portfolio on the Structural and Roadway design disciplines with multiple key contracts currently in place.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer and Chicago Office Lead, based in our Chicago, IL office. This position will provide transportation planning and design services for projects throughout Illinois. The ideal candidate will be a team player and possess an Illinois PE license with at least 18 years of experience with an emphasis in transportation design and/or planning. The successful candidate will work closely with their supervisor, project managers, engineers and designers.
As the Chicago Office Lead, you will play a key role in growing the local practice, developing client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and providing technical and project leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of transportation infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chicago office lead and help establish and grow the firm’s presence in the Chicago transportation market.
- Lead and manage transportation engineering and/or planning projects from concept through completion.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on transportation design, planning, and related infrastructure projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public-sector and private-sector clients, agencies, and industry partners.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout the Chicago region and Illinois.
- Participate in proposal development, interviews, presentations, and other business development activities.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, planners, and other project staff.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and other offices to deliver high-quality projects.
- Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, client meetings, and community engagements.
- Maintain awareness of relevant transportation standards, regulations, design practices, and industry trends.
- Support strategic growth of the transportation practice in Chicago and throughout the region.
Required Experience
- 18+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a combination of both.
- Current Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading transportation projects and/or technical teams.
- Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, practices, and applicable standards.
- Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, DOTs, or other transportation stakeholders.
- Demonstrated client relationship and business development experience.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability and willingness to serve as a visible leader and representative of the firm in the Chicago transportation market.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products
- Effective time-management, strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of design codes and standards
- Good organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects and standards.
- Existing relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and/or private-sector clients in the Chicago area.
- Experience developing proposals and winning transportation work.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring staff.
- Experience with transportation design software, planning tools, and related technical applications.
Pay
- $145,000 to $187,000 based on experience
Senior Transportation Engineer / Chicago Office Lead (Chicago, IL)
Accurate Group, Inc. (AGI) is a Minority-owned engineering consulting firm specialized in infrastructure design projects at Phase I, II, and III. We are known to provide expert service to our clients, implementing workflow strategies to manage design projects, and meet our client’s needs. AGI has a solid project portfolio on the Structural and Roadway design disciplines with multiple key contracts currently in place.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer and Chicago Office Lead, based in our Chicago, IL office. This position will provide transportation planning and design services for projects throughout Illinois. The ideal candidate will be a team player and possess an Illinois PE license with at least 18 years of experience with an emphasis in transportation design and/or planning. The successful candidate will work closely with their supervisor, project managers, engineers and designers.
As the Chicago Office Lead, you will play a key role in growing the local practice, developing client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and providing technical and project leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of transportation infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chicago office lead and help establish and grow the firm’s presence in the Chicago transportation market.
- Lead and manage transportation engineering and/or planning projects from concept through completion.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on transportation design, planning, and related infrastructure projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public-sector and private-sector clients, agencies, and industry partners.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout the Chicago region and Illinois.
- Participate in proposal development, interviews, presentations, and other business development activities.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, planners, and other project staff.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and other offices to deliver high-quality projects.
- Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, client meetings, and community engagements.
- Maintain awareness of relevant transportation standards, regulations, design practices, and industry trends.
- Support strategic growth of the transportation practice in Chicago and throughout the region.
Required Experience
- 18+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a combination of both.
- Current Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading transportation projects and/or technical teams.
- Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, practices, and applicable standards.
- Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, DOTs, or other transportation stakeholders.
- Demonstrated client relationship and business development experience.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability and willingness to serve as a visible leader and representative of the firm in the Chicago transportation market.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products
- Effective time-management, strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of design codes and standards
- Good organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects and standards.
- Existing relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and/or private-sector clients in the Chicago area.
- Experience developing proposals and winning transportation work.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring staff.
- Experience with transportation design software, planning tools, and related technical applications.
Pay
- $145,000 to $187,000 based on experience
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Transportation Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a transportation engineer job in Chicago?
Focus on employers tied to Chicago's infrastructure priorities: the Chicago Department of Transportation, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Illinois Department of Transportation's district offices, and regional civil consulting firms. Candidates with experience in traffic signal systems, multimodal corridor design, or freight rail planning have an edge in this market. Familiarity with Chicago's CDOT project pipelines and Metra or CTA expansion programs makes a resume stand out locally.
Which companies hire transportation engineers in Chicago?
Chicago transportation engineer roles are posted by Burns & McDonnell, Bowman, and Horner & Shifrin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of public agencies, large engineering consultancies with Chicago offices, and regional planning firms serving the Midwest corridor.
Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for this role since much of the work involves field inspection, site assessment, and agency coordination that requires physical presence. About 50% of transportation engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in traffic modeling, transportation planning analysis, and grant or policy work rather than project field roles.
How can I get a transportation engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through the Chicago Department of Transportation's junior engineer programs or entry-level roles at regional consulting firms that staff large public works projects. Engineering technician and project coordinator positions at firms supporting CDOT or IDOT contracts are common stepping stones. A degree in civil or transportation engineering plus coursework in GIS or traffic simulation software gives early-career candidates a practical edge for Chicago's project-heavy market.
Which industries hire the most transportation engineers in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most transportation engineers in Chicago are Consulting & Professional Services and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's role as a national freight and transit hub, combined with ongoing infrastructure investment tied to the city's capital plan, keeps demand concentrated in public works, transit, and civil consulting.
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