Senior Transportation Engineering Manager

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

. Provide day-to-day leadership, workload coordination, and technical direction for an assigned group of engineers and technical staff .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLisle • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in roadway design and transportation engineering, with a strong focus on project management, technical leadership, and team development. Proficient in utilizing OpenRoads Designer for complex design solutions and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Roadway DesignOpenRoads DesignerIllinois Professional Engineer LicenseTransportation Engineering ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Roadway Design SolutionsConstruction Plans DevelopmentTechnical Calculations ReviewEngineering Report AuthoringQuality Control Reviews

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

OpenRoads Designer3D Modeling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringIDOT ExperienceTollway PlanningPlan ProductionPS&E Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership, workload coordination, and technical direction for an assigned group of engineers and technical staff
Serve as project engineer on complex transportation assignments
Coordinate disciplines and subconsultants, manage design activities, support schedules, and review team deliverables
Coach and mentor staff through feedback, career discussions, technical guidance, stretch assignments, and performance reviews
Forecast short- and long-term staffing needs
Develop roadway design solutions for interstate, tollway, urban arterial, highway, and local road improvement projects
Direct development of construction plans and contract documents
Author engineering reports and special provisions
Guide roadway design teams using OpenRoads Designer
Review complex technical calculations, reports, plans, and deliverables
Lead or support client relationships, pursuits, scopes, fees, and proposals
Provide occasional support for public involvement activities
Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required
Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience
Minimum of six years of roadway design or transportation engineering experience, including work for IDOT and/or the Illinois Tollway
Illinois Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain an Illinois license through reciprocity within six months of hire
Illinois DOT/Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E experience
Working knowledge of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer
Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling for roadway projects is a plus
Experience supervising, mentoring, or formally leading engineers and technical staff
Strong technical judgment, problem-solving ability, organization, and attention to detail
Experience leading or supporting quality control reviews to ensure adherence with industry and client design standards
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Interest in continued learning, professional growth, and expanding technical and leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition