Roadway/Highway Design Project Engineer

About the role

The Transportation Group at CBBEL is dedicated to large municipal, IDOT, Tollway, and County roadway/highway design projects, including expressway interchange improvements, major roadway reconstruction projects, grade separation projects, and more. This role involves contributing to roadway design efforts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and continuing to develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design and development of roadway/highway projects from concept through final design.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with IDOT and local agency standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support communication with clients and agencies.
• Perform design calculations and assist in developing engineering solutions.
• Support quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in proposal preparation and attend client meetings and networking events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Strong knowledge of IDOT and local agency design standards.

Qualifications

If you have related experience in transportation, infrastructure, site development, utility coordination, or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil design, we encourage you to apply. Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We’ll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

CBBEL offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and discretionary year-end bonuses. We also provide clear growth opportunities in civil design, project management, or specialized areas like construction, environmental, or water resources.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work hours.

Company Overview

CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely, and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. One out of every three team members has been with us for more than 20 years, demonstrating how our values create a place where people want to grow. Our team serves as municipal engineer for 26 communities and supports hundreds of public and private sector clients with planning, design, and construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CBBEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CBBEL to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. CBBEL intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs and recalls, as well as all CBBEL sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.