Civil Design Engineer - Water Resources & Transportation

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Design Engineer to join our East Peoria, IL office. This role supports transportation, municipal infrastructure, and water resource projects with CAD design and civil engineering expertise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil design, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and familiarity with GIS. MicroStation and IDOT standards knowledge are a plus. We value collaboration, growth, and delivering high-quality public infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in civil design; focus on infrastructure, transportation or water resources preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required; experience with MicroStation and GIS is a plus.
• Knowledge of IDOT standards and local permitting agencies is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design plans and construction drawings for transportation, roadway, utility, stormwater, and water/wastewater projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Project Managers to support project execution from concept through final design.
• Perform design calculations and assist in quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Interpret survey data, GIS data, field notes, and technical reports for use in project designs.
• Assist with preparation of permit applications and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including municipal clients and review agencies.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control checks on design deliverables.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Fehr Graham is seeking a Design Engineer to join our East Peoria, IL office. This role supports transportation, municipal infrastructure, and water resource projects with CAD design and civil engineering expertise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil design, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and familiarity with GIS. MicroStation and IDOT standards knowledge are a plus. We value collaboration, growth, and delivering high-quality public infrastructure solutions.