Transportation/Roadway Engineer
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Transportation Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other technical professionals and become an integral part of a project team .
What You'll Be Doing:
- Prepare civil engineering roadway documents for design-bid-build and design-build projects meeting client requirements for deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal clients in the preparation of engineering documents and developing design decisions including attending team meetings, presentations, and contributing to discussions with Planners, Technicians, CADD staff, and engineers at all levels.
- Assist with work with distribution and lead a group of junior engineers and technical specialists in meeting client deliverables and manage the progress of technical tasks.
- Adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget identified for major technical tasks and report to project engineer on status of work/expenditures.
- Ensure the highest quality engineering product is put forth to meet all design requirements.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering and 4 years or more of related engineering experience with road/highway/interchange projects.
- Illinois PE or ability to obtain PE License within 3 months.
- Demonstrated significant experience developing engineering documents in Microstation, Geopak, InRoads, as required to meet client needs. Open Road Designer experience a plus.
- Experience in developing roadway geometry for planning and design projects.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Familiarity with roadway design engineering requirements and standards of IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, and Cook County including past experience on Phase I (planning) and Phase II (Design) projects for these clients. Other state experience also a plus.
- Familiarity with quality programs and implementation of quality procedures.
- Participation and interest in professional organizations and events.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $70,500.00 - $123,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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