Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Summary/Objective

Applies diverse and innovative techniques, modifications, and theories. Oversees and contributes to the design and preparation of plans, details, construction estimates, code compliance, design calculations, and specifications on a range of project sizes and types. Assists in leading design coordination between various team members, disciplines, and agencies to meet project requirements. Implements and executes Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices.

Essential Functions

• Participate in project proposals, client interview preparation, and stakeholder presentations; may attend client interviews
• Help determine the project team and staffing requirements for a given assignment or project task
• Coordinate directly with various internal and external disciplines/departments to ensure design process is complete and comprehensive
• Contribute to and supervise team members in the design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria
• Perform complex analyses and design calculations, document design procedures, and assure design complies with applicable codes and standards
• Assist in leading the preparation of design documents including schematics, design details, calculations, specifications, and utility coordination
• Coordinate the production of project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and commissioning documents
• Work with project managers to assure that project schedule, budget and design are consistent with project criteria
• Coordinate and complete permit requirements
• Assist in supervising construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Supervise the close-out documentation process with contractors, clients, and agencies and identify lessons learned for internal training purposes
• Assist in creating and enforcing the application of TERRA standards and guidelines
• Contribute to authoring marketing materials
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with team members, multidisciplinary team members, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Mentor, train, and provide oversight to staff members
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection process
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience

• B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• PE preferred
• PTOE Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
• Exercises sound engineering judgment
• Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates effective project management skills, effectively leveraging experience and skills to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Advanced public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
• Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

Physical Requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Please note that sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

About TERRA Engineering

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb joined the team and began overseeing operations in a then-newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. Since then, TERRA has continued expanding our reach to broaden our markets and serve additional communities, adding offices in St. Louis (2011), Milwaukee (2013), and Bolingbrook, Illinois (2025).

We are proud of our 115+ employees who contribute their talent and skills to TERRA’s success. As we continue to grow, we maintain a strong focus on the development of our team members through mentorship, collaboration, and the continual refining of our collective body of knowledge. At TERRA Engineering, our mission of enhancing communities starts from within.

TERRA Provides

• Competitive compensation packages including bonus program, paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-area employees)
• A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
• And more!

In accordance with local law, the estimated salary range is applicable to the position and location associated with this posting. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.