Civil Engineer Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Civil Engineering Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects from design through construction, mentor staff, and grow client partnerships.

You will ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while delivering innovative engineering solutions. The role requires a PE license and extensive civil/utility experience, with a focus on land development, transportation, and water systems.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, and power distribution.
• Background in land development, transportation, and water/drainage systems.
• Business development and project management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from design through construction and final documentation.
• Oversee technical designs, construction documents, reports, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and designers while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and support proposals.
• Coordinate with utilities, contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct site visits and ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects and grow a high-performing engineering team? We’re seeking a Civil Engineering Manager to oversee utility and infrastructure projects, mentor engineering professionals, build client relationships, and drive business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and business development while delivering innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead civil engineering projects from design through construction and final documentation.
• Oversee technical designs, construction documents, reports, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and designers while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and support proposals.
• Coordinate with utilities, contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct site visits and ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, and power distribution.
• Background in land development, transportation, and water/drainage systems.
• Business development and project management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience with ComEd, NIPSCO, AEP, or FirstEnergy is a plus.
• Competitive salary: $110,000–$140,000 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Paid parental leave and a three-week paid sabbatical every five years.
• Professional development funding, PE licensure support, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.

Why Join?

Take the next step in your career with an opportunity to lead complex projects, develop future engineering talent, strengthen client partnerships, and influence the future of utility infrastructure. Join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, innovation, integrity, and professional growth.