CHICAGO, IL · TALENT MARKET

Transportation Engineers & Related Positions in Chicago, IL

We map transportation engineers & related positions in the Chicago, IL market and add engagement history to help you identify the right people to approach. The total below shows the broader mapped AEC pool, including related positions across multiple disciplines. Your exact matches depend on your search criteria.

BROADER MAPPED AEC POOL

2,638

Includes engineers and related AEC positions across multiple disciplines. This is the broader pool, before your specific search filters.

CURRENT STATUS

Employed

Currently employed professionals in the mapped market, beyond normal applicant flow.

CANDIDATE-SPECIFIC INTELLIGENCE

Engagement history

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SPECIALTIES & SEARCH CRITERIA

Explore transportation candidate specialties

Define the working geography within Chicago, IL: office location, commute radius, hybrid expectations, field travel and relocation can all change the search.

The criteria below illustrate how to define a search. They are not a claim that every professional has every listed credential or is currently available. Separate essential requirements from preferences, then verify the evidence for each candidate.

Roadway & Interchange Design

ROLES TO DISTINGUISH

Roadway Design Engineer · Highway Design Engineer · Roadway Project Engineer · Transportation EIT

CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA

PE in Illinois · MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer · IDOT Bureau of Design and Environment manual

PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE

Tollway widening and reconstruction · Interchange modification · Phase I and Phase II engineering · Drainage and storm sewer integration · Experience supporting relevant agency-qualified projects; firm eligibility is assessed separately.

Traffic Engineering & Operations

ROLES TO DISTINGUISH

Traffic Engineer · Traffic Operations Engineer · ITS Engineer · Signal Design Engineer

CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA

PE · PTOE · Synchro, Vissim, HCS · IDOT and local traffic standards

PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE

Signal design and timing plans · Arterial operations and TSMO · ITS device deployment · Road safety audits and crash analysis

Rail & Grade Separation

ROLES TO DISTINGUISH

Rail Civil Engineer · Grade Separation Project Engineer · Freight Rail Design Engineer

CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA

PE · AREMA design familiarity · Railroad safety and flagging training · Class I railroad design criteria

PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE

Grade separation structures and approaches · Track realignment civil · Railroad coordination agreements · Freight corridor improvements

Planning & NEPA Documentation

ROLES TO DISTINGUISH

Transportation Planner · Corridor Study Lead · NEPA Documentation Specialist

CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA

AICP · PE · Travel demand modeling · Agency Phase I study processes

PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE

Corridor and alternatives studies · Environmental assessments and CatEx · Public involvement programs · Regional planning agency coordination

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COVERAGE IS THE STARTING POINT

See the candidates who fit your exact criteria.

We track approximately 98% of the AEC talent pool within a defined search. Your candidate results depend on the location, specialty, licenses and experience you need.

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QUESTIONS HIRING TEAMS ASK

How many professionals will match our requirements?

The exact count depends on your specific search. A broader market view is not an exact count of people meeting every role, skill, license and experience requirement. Define the criteria in AECIQ to evaluate the resulting pool.

Can we search beyond people who are applying?

AECIQ focuses on the passive AEC talent market. A professional’s presence in a mapped pool does not mean they are actively applying, available or interested in a move. Use relevant outreach to establish interest.

Can we see the platform before scheduling?

Yes. Watch the four-minute self-guided walkthrough at your convenience. Then book a personalized demo to discuss your hiring criteria and geography.

FOR AEC HIRING LEADERS

See how your criteria shape the talent pool.

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Source: AECIQ-provided market and specialty research, reviewed October 6, 2026. These examples explain search criteria; no exact role-specific candidate counts are presented. Actual results depend on search definitions and the underlying data at the time of the search.