Civil Engineer

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance bonus eligibility

Full benefits

Leadership visibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Municipal Engineer in Illinois to serve as a technical leader, mentor developing staff, and help drive expansion within the Illinois market. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to municipal, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.

You will manage projects, collaborate with public-sector clients, and leverage Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and Bentley tools. A PE license and 10-15+ years in municipal/civil engineering are required, with strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 10-15+ years of municipal, civil, transportation, or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience managing municipal utility, roadway, drainage, and site development projects.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley CONNECT or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and project delivery for municipal projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to office growth.
• Coordinate with public-sector clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee utility, roadway, drainage, and site development projects.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and permitting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Mentorship

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license or eligibility

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley CONNECT

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

Remote work and hybrid work available.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson

Our client is a respected Midwest engineering consulting firm providing civil, transportation, municipal, water, and infrastructure services to public and private sector clients throughout the region. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering practical engineering solutions while maintaining a collaborative, employee-focused culture. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Municipal Engineer to serve as a technical leader, mentor developing staff, and help drive future expansion opportunities within the Illinois market. The firm offers diverse project exposure across roadway, utility, drainage, transportation, and community infrastructure initiatives.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership-track role with long-term growth potential
• Hybrid work flexibility with a collaborative and supportive team environment. Up to one day per week in office or full remote depending on location!
• Diverse portfolio of municipal, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects
• Direct interaction with public-sector clients and decision-makers
• Strong compensation package, career advancement opportunities, and leadership visibility. Full benefits also include performance bonus eligibility.

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 10-15+ years of municipal, civil, transportation, or infrastructure engineering experience
• Experience managing municipal utility, roadway, drainage, and site development projects
• Strong project management and client relationship skills
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley CONNECT, or similar design platforms
• Knowledge of stormwater management, utility coordination, roadway design, and permitting
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to future office and team growth

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.