- Salary
- $35 – $60/hr
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Transportation Project Engineer I/II
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting To: Patrick McCluskey
Compensation: $35.00 - $60.00 / hour
Description
Gonzalez Companies is a partner-managed firm providing comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management services to large and small Water, Sewer, and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities.
Roads Don't Design Themselves. Neither Do Careers.
We're looking for a Transportation Engineer (I/II) who's ready to learn by doing, not by watching from the sidelines. If you've ever driven through a well-designed intersection and thought "someone got that just right," or you like the idea of your work literally shaping how people move through their communities, we should talk. This role is built for someone hungry for knowledge, ready to make a real difference, and excited to bring genuine attention to every project — no matter how early in your career you're starting.
Grow Your Career with Blueprint
This role includes a seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. The program covers topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan.
This role includes a seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. The program covers topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan.
What You'll Get to Do
- Help design and develop transportation projects — roadways, intersections, pedestrian facilities, traffic improvements — the everyday infrastructure people rely on without even thinking about it
- Build engineering drawings, plans, and 3D models using CAD software (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D) — turning ideas into something buildable
- Run engineering calculations covering alignments, grading, drainage, quantities, and traffic control layouts (the math that keeps roads from flooding and intersections from becoming chaos)
- Support project documents like cost estimates, technical reports, design summaries, and bid packages
- Get out of the office for field visits — data collection, condition assessments, surveying coordination, construction observation — because roads are best understood in person, not just on a screen
- Team up with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary groups to build real design solutions
- Help prepare IDOT, LPA, or municipal submittals and keep everything aligned with design standards (yes, there are a lot of standards — you'll get the hang of it)
- Dig into topographic surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental documents, and utility data
- Coordinate with clients, utility companies, and permitting agencies as needed
- Contribute to internal QA/QC processes, documentation, and design reviews
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 0–5 years of experience in transportation, roadway, or municipal infrastructure design — genuinely open to candidates just starting out
- Familiarity with MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
- A grasp of geometric design principles, drainage, traffic control, and plan development
- Comfort assisting with design calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and technical documentation
- EIT/FE preferred at the entry level (required for Engineer II); PE-track candidates strongly preferred as you grow
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills — independence will come naturally as your experience builds
- Familiarity with DOT, LPA, or municipal design standards is a bonus, not a requirement
Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401K
- Bonus program
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development
- A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.
Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pay & Wage Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pay & Wage Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Skills
AutoCAD
