Senior Civil Engineer - Highway

About the Role

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Highway to join our growing Chicago-area Highway Department. This position offers the opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients across Illinois. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client service, and staff development while contributing to meaningful improvements that enhance mobility and safety throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway, transportation, and utility design efforts for Phase I and Phase II projects.
• Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports in accordance with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agency standards.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation to develop roadway models, geometric layouts, and contract plans.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality reviews for junior engineering staff.
• Collaborate with project managers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and subconsultants on technical aspects of projects.
• Assist with project planning, staffing, scheduling, and workload management.
• Support proposal development, scope development, and client presentations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable agency standards, design manuals, and quality management procedures.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted technical resource.
• Support permitting, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and project partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or ability to obtain within four months of hire.
• 8+ years of roadway and transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for IDOT, county, municipal, or other public-sector clients.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and MicroStation.
• Strong understanding of IDOT design policies, standards, and contract plan development.
• Excellent communication, project coordination, and leadership skills.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $155,000. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Commuter and wellness benefits.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration, and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.