Job Title:
Sr. Engineering Manager - Transportation
Company: Farnsworth Group
Location: Normal, IL
Created: 2026-04-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Overview Position: Sr. Engineering Manager - Transportation Location: Normal, IL Job Id: 3289 # of Openings: 1 Farnsworth Group is seeking a technically focused Sr. Engineering Manager in the posting locations below. In this role, you will provide engineering, staff support, and QC/QA services for transportation roadway and street projects. Services are for local, statewide, and nationwide clients in the support of multiple planning and design projects. Posting Locations for this role: Belleville, Champaign, Effingham, Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Pontiac, Springfield, Tinley Park, IL; Nashville, TN; St. Louis, MO; or Remote What You'll Do Engineer, support, and provide QC/QA for projects related to transportation planning and design Develop and mentor staff Collaborate with other disciplines Develop and maintain Client Relations Establish and maintain budgets and schedules Work in partnership with leadership and other team members throughout the Transportation Group and Company What You'll Need Bachelor's degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program 15+ years of transportation experience with diverse project experience Licensed Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) Experience working on and with IDOT, County, and Local Agency projects Proven leadership skills with engineering staff Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment Ability to effectively manage clients and deliver successful projects Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously Working experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of MicroStation, CONNECT, and ORD. Who We Are Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward. A Great Place to Work Certified For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification"”thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success. Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity) Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer. For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below. Job Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams At Farnsworth Group, the integrity of our recruitment process "” and your personal security "” are top priorities. We have recently been made aware of a fraudulent scheme in which a third party is impersonating Farnsworth Group employees to contact prospective job seekers, particularly via email and Microsoft Teams using an email domain name similar to ours (). These individuals are not affiliated with Farnsworth Group in any way and are attempting to deceive candidates through fake job offers and misleading onboarding instructions. These scams are designed to trick candidates into sharing sensitive personal and financial information or downloading malicious software. We want to ensure that you are informed and can identify a legitimate opportunity with Farnsworth Group from a fraudulent one. Here's what you should know: Farnsworth Group will never: Ask candidates to initiate a conversation with us via Microsoft Teams. Use a personal or non "" email addresses. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @. Request banking, credit card, or other financial information as a condition of employment Ask for W-9 or Social Security Number prior to a signed offer and official onboarding. Require the installation of any software or tools on your personal devices during the interview or pre-hire process. Request payment or reimbursements for equipment, software, or onboarding-related materials. What to do if you're unsure: If you are ever contacted about a job at Farnsworth Group and something doesn't feel right, or if you receive a suspicious message, please contact us directly at to verify the legitimacy of the opportunity. We also encourage you to report suspicious activity on LinkedIn and to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Stay safe, Farnsworth Group Talent Acquisition Team #J-18808-Ljbffr