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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Engineer & Project Manager to serve in an embedded capacity within the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). This role is a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with CDOT staff, providing technical expertise, project leadership, and strategic consulting support on a wide range of transportation initiatives. As part of our team, you will act as a trusted advisor and integral team member within CDOT, helping to advance key infrastructure projects and mobility programs across the city.

The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, organized, and have the ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation. The candidate will report to the CDOT offices and is anticipated to be full-time and approximately 75% in-person with work-from-home flexibility. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support occasional public engagement events.

When you join us, you’ll be responsible for:

• Serve as an embedded consultant within the Department of Engineering at CDOT, representing our firm while working collaboratively with city staff and stakeholders.

• Lead and manage transportation engineering projects from planning through implementation, including roadway design, multimodal infrastructure, traffic operations, and safety improvements.

• Coordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with CDOT priorities and citywide transportation goals.

• Provide technical review and guidance on engineering plans, specifications, and studies prepared by internal teams or external consultants.

• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and public engagement efforts, ensuring transparency and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support grant applications, funding strategies, and performance reporting for transportation programs.

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of innovation, equity, and sustainability in urban mobility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Previous progressive experience in urban design and transportation engineering and project management

• Previous experience in project management or relevant management skills.

• Previous experience with CDOT and IDOT processes and procedures

• Strong understanding of urban transportation systems, multimodal design standards, and municipal project delivery processes.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience working in or with government agencies, especially in embedded or on-site consulting roles, is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.