Lead Project Engineer | REMOTE

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to support project planning and execution
• Manage and coordinate activities of external consultants and project partners
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, including community engagement efforts as needed
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and task delegation to junior staff members
• Oversee preparation of design deliverables, including drawings, technical calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Develop detailed scopes of work and estimate level of effort for project tasks
• Apply relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices to project work
• Cookordination with client representatives and internal teams to maintain alignment and progress
• Support clear communication and efficient workflow throughout all project phases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive professional experience in engineering or infrastructure projects (typically 10+ years)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or similar credential preferred
• Experience with industry-standard design software (e.g., CAD-based tools or comparable platforms)
• Familiarity with transportation or infrastructure standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of construction methods and engineering principles
• Prowen ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with common business software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email platforms)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail

Pay

Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, fully remote and flexible work environment (remote candidates must be local to Chicago)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retaily savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off and company-recognized holidays
• Professional development support, including assistance with licensure and membership fees
• Optional supplemental insurance plans (life, accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage)
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance and identity protection services