Civil Project Engineer I - Land Development & Ownership

Hr Green; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green is seeking a Civil Project Engineer I for Land Development in McHenry, IL. You will join a dynamic team to design and deliver civil/site projects, including grading, drainage, water, and wastewater systems, with ownership across several project components.

You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and municipalities, guiding projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a high-quality design process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain soon is required.
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering (land development preferred).
• Experience with Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD or similar toolset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil/site projects—from grading and stormwater to water and wastewater systems.
• Take ownership of project components or entire projects.
• Partner with internal teams, clients, and municipalities to solve real-world challenges.
• Lead or contribute to QA/QC efforts to ensure high-quality, buildable designs.
• Support projects through the full lifecycle from early planning through construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and help elevate the team.

Skills

Ownership

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

HR Green is seeking a Civil Project Engineer I for Land Development in McHenry, IL. You will join a dynamic team to design and deliver civil/site projects, including grading, drainage, water, and wastewater systems, with ownership across several project components.

You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and municipalities, guiding projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a high-quality design process.