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Senior Highway Design Task Lead

$146.68k - $167.63k

STV Inc.

  • # Senior Highway Design Task LeadApplylocations: Chicago, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR5761**Senior Highway Design Task Lead — Chicago, IL****Shape the future of transportation with STV.**STV’s Chicago Transportation Group is growing, and we’re looking for a **Senior Highway Design Task Lead** who’s ready to take ownership of major projects, guide talented engineers, and serve as a trusted technical expert. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your leadership drives real community impact, this role is for you.**What You’ll Do*** **Lead the delivery of complex highway and roadway design projects**, ensuring technical excellence while meeting client expectations, budgets, and schedules.* **Act as a key technical authority**, advising internal teams on design standards, best practices, and innovative solutions.* **Coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams** to integrate roadway, structural, drainage, and traffic design components.* **Oversee technical execution** across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining accountability and quality control.* **Support project managers** with planning, budgeting, client communication, and strategic decision‐making.* **Mentor and develop junior engineers and CAD staff**, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.* **Manage tight deadlines with confidence**, balancing priorities without compromising quality.* **Stay ahead of evolving IDOT/Tollway standards**, ensuring designs reflect the latest guidelines and industry advancements.**What We’re Looking For*** **BS in Civil Engineering*** **Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license*** **10+ years of highway design experience**, including strong familiarity with IDOT/Tollway standards* Proficiency in **MicroStation**, **Geopak**, **InRoads**, or **OpenRoads Designer*** A proactive leader who communicates clearly, solves problems creatively, and elevates the work of those around them**Why Build Your Career at STV?**At STV, you’re not just joining a firm — you’re joining a community of people who care deeply about the work they do and the impact it has.**Career Growth & Flexibility**We don’t believe in rigid ladders. We believe in **personalized career paths**, mentorship, and opportunities that evolve with your goals. You’ll work on **high‐profile, meaningful projects** that challenge and inspire you.**Purpose‐Driven Projects**Our work strengthens communities — making transportation systems safer, cleaner, and more resilient. From major infrastructure improvements to transformative mobility initiatives, your designs will have a lasting impact.**Employee‐Centered Benefits**We invest in your success with:* Full reimbursement for professional licenses (100% after passing)* Educational assistance for continued learning* A supportive culture that values balance, well‐being, and long‐term growthIf you want to lead impactful projects, mentor the next generation of engineers, and help shape the future of transportation in Illinois, **STV is the place to do it.**Compensation Range:$146,678.11 - $167,632.13**STV offers the following benefits** • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.**Not sure this role is the perfect match?** We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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