Municipal Civil Engineer

Farnsworth Group; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group in Illinois seeks a Municipal Civil Engineer to plan, design, and manage water, wastewater, and stormwater projects for local and government agencies. You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, FE/PE or on-track, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D. The role blends office and field work in a collaborative, growth-minded culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 2–5 years of Civil Engineering experience or equivalent.
• FE or PE certification, or expected to be obtained.
• Experience with IDOT, MFT and local agency projects.
• Experience with state/local authorities interactions.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Office and field work for construction engineering and observation.
• Strong management, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and build relationships with clients and agencies.
• Work on municipal water, sewer and street projects.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements or calculations.
• Perform condition assessments.
• Prepare and develop construction design documents and plans.
• Manage projects and programs from inception to completion.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Field observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

FarnsworthGroup is seeking a Municipal Civil Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will be focused on the planning, design, and management of various civil engineering projects including water/wastewater/stormwater for local and government agencies.

Posting Locations for this role

Champaign, Effingham, Normal, Peoria, or Pontiac, IL

What You’ll Do

• Manage, support and build relationships with clients and agencies
• Work with a variety of projects for municipal client needs related to water, sewer and streets
• Conduct field inspections, measurements or calculations
• Perform condition assessments
• Prepare and develop construction, design documents and plans
• Manage projects and programs from inception to completion

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 2 – 5 years of Civil Engineering experience
• FE or PE Certification, or expected to be obtained
• Experience with IDOT, MFT and local agency projects
• Experience or understanding of working with state and local authorities
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Ability to work both in the office and field for construction engineering and observation
• Management, communication, and organization skills

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 include

• 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

Salary Range:$70,000 - $90,000 (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.