Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Transportation

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

We’re seeking a skilled and inspired Project Manager/Senior Civil Engineer to join our Transportation-Roads and Streets team in Chicago, Illinois . In this role, you’ll take the lead on designing and delivering transportation projects from concept through bid documents and construction reviews. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality engineering solutions that shape the communities where we live and work.

Your expertise will guide technical design, ensure adherence to engineering standards, and contribute to the development of innovative, buildable designs. You’ll also have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, support client communications, and help drive project success through your technical insight and problem-solving approach. This position is ideal for an engineer who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact through their work.

This is a hybrid role based in our downtown Chicago office, which is conveniently located and easily accessible via public transit. The office features several gathering spaces, a workout space, a cafe, and a food truck, with lobby events geared toward mingling and networking. We hope you will check us out!

Keys to Success: Plan, provide design guidance, and manage technical delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects, primarily focused in Public Transportation Communicate with clients regarding current projects and collaborate with project managers and our business development team to identify and position the firm to successfully win future work. Effectively direct and support technical staff to deliver projects. Assist project managers in preparing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule and prepare deliverables.

Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

Qualifications

: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Registered PE in the state of Illinois At least 8-10 years of experience in public transportation design Experience in roadway, stormwater, grading plans, and maintenance of traffic in northeast Illinois Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer required Why Join MacKay? A people-first culture At MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work.

We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally. Meaningful work and real impact Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves. A strong and trusted foundation Built on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results.

You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future. Opportunities to share in success We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.