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Engineering Manager – TransportationChicago, IL | Hybrid$150,000–$200,000 + Bonus + Employee OwnershipWe’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing civil engineering team in downtown Chicago.This is a hands-on technical leadership position for a senior transportation engineer who enjoys solving difficult design problems, reviewing technical work and helping other engineers become stronger.Rather than stepping away from engineering, you’ll become one of the office’s key technical resources — supporting engineers with complex design challenges, overseeing QA/QC and helping establish consistent standards across transportation projects.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for:Acting as a senior technical resource for engineers and design techniciansMentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineering staffProviding hands-on guidance with complex transportation design challengesLeading QA/QC reviews of plans, specifications, calculations, reports and construction documentsReviewing roadway, stormwater, drainage and grading designsTroubleshooting technical issues and helping remove project delivery bottlenecksWorking closely with Project Managers to ensure technical work meets scope, schedule and budget requirementsHelping establish and maintain engineering design standards and best practicesEncouraging knowledge-sharing and technical development across the Chicago engineering teamWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or ability to obtain through reciprocity10+ years of transportation engineering experienceStrong technical experience with roadway/highway designExperience with stormwater, drainage and gradingStrong background reviewing engineering deliverables and leading QA/QCExperience mentoring engineers and design techniciansAbility to troubleshoot complex engineering and design issuesExperience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer highly desirableAutoCAD Civil 3D experience beneficialThe Ideal BackgroundThis position could suit someone currently working as a:Senior Transportation EngineerSenior Roadway EngineerTransportation Design ManagerRoadway Design ManagerPrincipal Transportation EngineerEngineering ManagerTechnical ManagerSenior Project EngineerYou don’t necessarily need to already hold an Engineering Manager title. The key is having the technical depth to review other engineers’ work, solve challenging design problems and help develop the team around you.Why Consider It?$150,000–$200,000 base salaryAnnual performance bonusEmployee ownership opportunitiesHybrid working arrangementDowntown Chicago office accessible by public transportation401(k) with company matchMedical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid life and disability insurancePaid vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidaysLicensure expenses coveredOpportunity to play a major role in developing a growing engineering teamThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer who wants to remain close to the technical work while moving into a position with greater influence over design quality, engineering standards and staff development.