Wight & Company is currently looking to grow our practice, and we are seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer in our Chicago location! Are you an energetic and entrepreneurial professional with excellent people skills? Then we would like to talk to you about joining our team! The ideal candidate will work closely with our design team delivering Transportation Projects for a variety of clients such as IDOT, Tollway, Cook County, CDOT, as well as local/municipal clients. Wight’s work environment requires dedication, flexibility, enthusiasm, analytical thinking, and desire for continual learning focused on anticipating the needs of clients.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of studies, construction documents, and calculations as part of roadway and highway design
Ability to conduct technical peer reviews
Communicates with clients regarding project issues, ability to lead meetings
Prepare plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates
Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to solve challenging transportation issues
Ability to take on “task lead” role for project to ensure deliverables meet client expectations
Assist Project Manager with budget related responsibilities and with the development of scope and schedule for project development tasks
Able to prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals, including cost and fee structure
Assist in client reporting maintenance tasks that include updating status reports and other written or verbal communications
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects

Qualifications:

8-10+ years’ experience in Roadway Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois P.E. required
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) design and plan preparation experience
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus
Proficient in IDOT plan development and industry design software including Open Roads Design (ORD)
Traffic Studies, warrants and design experience is a plus
Experience managing and designing Phase II (contract plan preparation) projects is a plus
Experience working on transit, multi-use trails and/or bike lanes projects is a plus
Business and client development experience and ability to enhance strong client relationships
Broad transportation and physical planning experience is preferred; inclusive of transit, highway, land use, bicycle and pedestrian, long range and economic planning projects
Advanced technical writing skills required

We offer competitive benefits, employee mentorship, a friendly work culture and a great office environment to work in.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources Representative.

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