Live In Masters Engineering Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

The Edwardsville, IL office of Modjeski and Masters is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

What We're Looking For

• Senior-level engineer with 10+ years of progressive experience in highway and transportation engineering design.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university with an emphasis in Highway or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or Missouri required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
  • SE Preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of transportation projects for public agency clients.
• Strong knowledge of IDOT and/or MoDOT design standards, procedures, and project delivery requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project tasks, budgets, schedules, and technical teams.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related transportation design software.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, agency representatives, and project stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway and transportation projects for state, municipal, and local agency clients.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Direct the preparation of plans, specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates.
• Oversee design activities involving roadway geometrics, drainage systems, pavement design, intersections, ADA compliance, permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic control, and Transportation Management Plans (TMPs).
• Coordinate with subconsultants providing survey, geotechnical, traffic engineering, and environmental services.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuits, including preparation of technical proposals, statements of qualifications, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of M&M's transportation practice.
• Perform occasional field investigations and site visits as required.
• Collaborate with bridge, structural, environmental, and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual bonus program
  • Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on individual and company performance
• 9 paid holidays
• Competitive PTO program
  • Starting at 17 days annually
  • Additional accrual based on years of service
• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Identity Protection Services
  • Optional Dependent Life Insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options

Who We Are

Modjeski and Masters (M&M) is a nationally recognized transportation engineering firm with a strong bridge engineering heritage. For more than 130 years, we have delivered innovative engineering solutions and have been entrusted with the design, inspection, rehabilitation, and maintenance of some of the nation's most notable transportation structures.

Our highway engineering professionals support a diverse range of projects, from complex urban interchanges and roadway corridors to bridge approaches and multimodal transportation improvements. As a Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping transportation infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring emerging professionals, and developing innovative solutions that address our clients' most challenging transportation needs.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, build client relationships, and advance your leadership career within a respected and growing engineering organization.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Modjeski and Masters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V). No third-party candidates, please.

Questions regarding open positions may be directed to: Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler, JLKibler@modjeski.com

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Modjeski and Masters, Inc. approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Modjeski and Masters, Inc. does not compensate third-party recruiters for unsolicited candidate submissions.