Transportation Design Manager
On-siteLombard, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Transportation Design Manager at Valdes Architecture & Engineering to lead and support transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest. Responsible for managing transportation design projects from planning through final design (PS&E), ensuring quality deliverables, maintaining client relationships, mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to business development, and coordinating with internal disciplines and clients. Requires PE licensure (or within one year of hire), 7+ years of transportation design experience, proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer/Civil 3D, and strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills. Familiarity with IDOT/WisDOT standards and Midwest transportation programs; opportunity to grow transportation practice within an established firm; location in Lombard, IL with flexible work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (required)
- Minimum of 7 years of transportation engineering and design experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE licensure within one year of hire
- Experience designing transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, highways, tollways, drainage systems, and grading & site development
- Proficiency with transportation design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, design standards, and project delivery processes
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working on projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and/or Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
- Previous experience leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff
- Familiarity with Midwest transportation agency standards, permitting requirements, and funding programs
- Experience supporting project pursuits, client development, and transportation practice growth
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