Senior Civil Engineer - Highway Chicago

About the role

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Highway to join its growing Chicago-area Highway Department. The role offers the opportunity to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients across Illinois. The work contributes to improvements that enhance mobility and safety throughout the region.

Michael Baker International is consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm. Its integrated team works across transportation planning, design, permitting, construction management, and inspection, and the firm is a recognized leader in operating and maintaining safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway, transportation, and utility design 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.
• Use 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 technical project aspects with internal disciplines and subconsultants.
• Assist with project planning, staffing, scheduling, and workload management.
• Support proposal and scope development and client presentations as needed.

Key facts

• The role is in Michael Baker International’s growing Chicago-area Highway Department.
• Projects serve IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients across Illinois.
• The work includes Phase I and Phase II roadway, transportation, and utility design.
• The role uses OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.