Senior transportation engineer – breese, illinois
Build Your Career. Shape Your Community. Own Your Future.
At HMG Engineers, we don’t just design infrastructure — we design opportunities. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a voice, a stake, and a shared purpose: to deliver innovative transportation solutions that strengthen the communities we serve.
We’re seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Group in Breese, Illinois. This is an opportunity to take the lead on impactful projects, mentor emerging engineers, and grow within a company that rewards expertise, collaboration, and ownership.
What you'll do
- Lead the design and analysis of a wide range of transportation projects.
- Prepare plans, reports, and specifications that meet client and regulatory requirements.
- Manage project tasks, budgets, and schedules with attention to detail and accountability.
- Coordinate with municipalities, IDOT, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality results.
- Collaborate on projects ranging from highways and roundabouts to shared-use paths, traffic systems, and drainage improvements.
- Mentor and guide emerging engineers within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Project Types
Our transportation expertise includes:
Interstates and State/Federal Highways
County and Municipal Roadways
Streetscapes and Roundabouts
Shared-Use Paths and Trail Systems
Traffic Signals, Studies, and Safety Improvements
Stormwater and Drainage Design
Bridge Replacement Project Support
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
- 7 – 10 years of transportation design experience.
- Illinois P.E. license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
- Experience with IDOT and local municipal projects.
- Proficiency in MicroStation ORD/GeoPAK or AutoCAD.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join HMG
Employee-Owned Culture – Your hard work directly contributes to the company’s success—and your own.
Career Growth – Opportunities to lead projects, mentor others, and advance within the firm.
Community Impact – Design infrastructure that makes a lasting difference.
Collaborative Environment – Work alongside dedicated professionals who value teamwork and innovation.
Competitive Pay & Benefits – $110,000 – $140,000 salary range, based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits and ESOP participation.
ready to take the
next step?
If you’re a senior transportation engineer looking for a long-term opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact within an employee-owned firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now and start building your career with HMG Engineers, Inc. — where engineers become owners.
About
hmg engineers
Founded on integrity, innovation, and service, HMG Engineers, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering firm dedicated to building better communities through practical, forward-thinking solutions. For more than 50 years, HMG has provided civil, transportation, environmental, and structural engineering services across Illinois and beyond.
As an employee-owned company, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Every team member is an owner—empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and take pride in the impact of their work. At HMG, you’ll find a supportive culture, opportunities for advancement, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions help shape the future of the company and the communities we serve.