Senior Transportation Engineer - Highway Design Lead
EFK Moen, LLC, Fairview Heights, IL, United States
Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead
Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead at EFK Moen, you'll lead high-impact projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible work environment.
This position will report to the Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager in our office located in Fairview Heights, IL.
About EFK Moen
EFK Moen, LLC is a civil engineering design consulting firm founded in 1998. With a strong emphasis on transportation, bridge engineering, roadway design, and professional land surveying, our team has delivered over $3 billion in infrastructure projects across multiple states. Our team of professionals is respected across the industry for producing high-quality design documents and innovative solutions.
We partner with federal, state, and local agencies and are known for our deep understanding of evolving design guidelines and procedures. By combining the latest technology with diverse experience, we consistently deliver cost-effective, value-engineered solutions that reduce construction costs and improve long-term maintenance.
Our services span the full lifecycle of transportation projects—from feasibility studies and public involvement to final PS&E and construction administration. We are proud to be trusted partners in shaping safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure.
Job Description
The Senior Transportation Engineer will work independently and lead others to perform civil engineering design services in a team-oriented environment. Project emphasis is transportation engineering design for both public and private sectors which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar designs. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include state DOTs and other governmental agencies – municipal, county and state.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and produce quality highway/roadway design plans that meet client expectations and adhere to project budgets and schedules
Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal staff
Collaborate with external design disciplines
Supervise technical execution and confirm accountability across projects
Assist project managers with various project duties when support is needed
Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members while proactively leading tasks and managing multiple concurrent projects under pressure and tight deadlines
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois, or ability to obtain IL licensure in 3 months
12+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects for state DOT, County, City and/or other municipal clients
Expert knowledge of IDOT plan development guidelines and standards
Familiarity with procedures, methodologies, and standards including but limited to the HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, US Access Board guidelines
Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) within IDOT and other agency CADD environments
Proficiency with Excel and other general office software
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Physical Qualifications
Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods
Visual focus for electronic documents and design software
EFK Moen Offers
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Contribution
Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage
Company sponsored life insurance coverage
Professional License exam fee reimbursement
Bonus opportunities
Support of professional organization membership and activities
Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
A culture of mentoring and teamwork
Starting Salary Range
$120,000–$150,000 (Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.)
EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead at EFK Moen, you'll lead high-impact projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible work environment.
This position will report to the Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager in our office located in Fairview Heights, IL.
About EFK Moen
EFK Moen, LLC is a civil engineering design consulting firm founded in 1998. With a strong emphasis on transportation, bridge engineering, roadway design, and professional land surveying, our team has delivered over $3 billion in infrastructure projects across multiple states. Our team of professionals is respected across the industry for producing high-quality design documents and innovative solutions.
We partner with federal, state, and local agencies and are known for our deep understanding of evolving design guidelines and procedures. By combining the latest technology with diverse experience, we consistently deliver cost-effective, value-engineered solutions that reduce construction costs and improve long-term maintenance.
Our services span the full lifecycle of transportation projects—from feasibility studies and public involvement to final PS&E and construction administration. We are proud to be trusted partners in shaping safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure.
Job Description
The Senior Transportation Engineer will work independently and lead others to perform civil engineering design services in a team-oriented environment. Project emphasis is transportation engineering design for both public and private sectors which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar designs. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include state DOTs and other governmental agencies – municipal, county and state.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and produce quality highway/roadway design plans that meet client expectations and adhere to project budgets and schedules
Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal staff
Collaborate with external design disciplines
Supervise technical execution and confirm accountability across projects
Assist project managers with various project duties when support is needed
Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members while proactively leading tasks and managing multiple concurrent projects under pressure and tight deadlines
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Illinois, or ability to obtain IL licensure in 3 months
12+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects for state DOT, County, City and/or other municipal clients
Expert knowledge of IDOT plan development guidelines and standards
Familiarity with procedures, methodologies, and standards including but limited to the HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, US Access Board guidelines
Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) within IDOT and other agency CADD environments
Proficiency with Excel and other general office software
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Physical Qualifications
Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods
Visual focus for electronic documents and design software
EFK Moen Offers
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Contribution
Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage
Company sponsored life insurance coverage
Professional License exam fee reimbursement
Bonus opportunities
Support of professional organization membership and activities
Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
A culture of mentoring and teamwork
Starting Salary Range
$120,000–$150,000 (Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.)
EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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