Last updated 2026-08-02
56 Transportation Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 56 Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Highway Engineer/Project Manager, Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager, and Transportation Engineer roles from Parsons, WSP, and Michael Baker International. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals involved in the planning, design, and management of transportation infrastructure and roadway projects.
Salaries for Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $85K | $90K–$125K | $145K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $89K | $112K | $131K | 43 |
| Illinois | $87K | $110K | $131K | 55 |
| U.S. | $95K | $115K | $140K | 1,155 |
Salary data: 32 of 56 jobs include pay information (57%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Transportation Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Transportation Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Parsons | 5 |
| WSP | 5 |
| Michael Baker International | 4 |
| Valdes Architecture & Engineering | 4 |
| Arcadis | 3 |
| Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. | 3 |
| DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. | 3 |
Transportation Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 56 | 100% |
Transportation Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Transportation Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Engineer/Project Manager | 1 | 2% |
| Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager | 1 | 2% |
| Transportation Engineer | 1 | 2% |
| Highway Principal Project Manager | 1 | 2% |
| Traffic Engineer | 2 | 4% |
Transportation Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 36 | 71% |
| Lombard, IL, United States | 6 | 12% |
| Lisle, IL, United States | 4 | 8% |
| Merrillville, IN, United States | 3 | 6% |
| Downers Grove, IL, United States | 2 | 4% |
- How many Transportation Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 56 Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $89K, Mid (p50) $112K, Higher (p75) $131K, 43 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $87K, Mid (p50) $110K, Higher (p75) $131K, 55 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Transportation Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Parsons (5 jobs, 9%), WSP (5 jobs, 9%), Michael Baker International (4 jobs, 7%), Valdes Architecture & Engineering (4 jobs, 7%), and Arcadis (3 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (33 jobs, 59%), Senior (21 jobs, 38%), and Entry (2 jobs, 4%).
- What work schedules are common for Transportation Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (56 jobs, 100%).
- What Transportation Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Highway Engineer/Project Manager (1 job, 2%), Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager (1 job, 2%), Transportation Engineer (1 job, 2%), Highway Principal Project Manager (1 job, 2%), and Traffic Engineer (2 jobs, 4%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (56 of 56). 33 of 56 current jobs are at the mid level. 32 of 56 jobs include pay information.
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