Project Engineer - Land Development

Atwell, LLC; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependent care match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Civil Engineer in Lincolnshire, Illinois, responsible for land development and engineering design tasks including site layout and utility design. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and a PE License.

The role involves project management, client interactions, and mentoring junior engineers, along with competitive compensation and benefits including bonuses, 401(k) match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• PE License required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineer's opinion of cost and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare permits and feasibility studies for engineering projects.
• Assist in training and mentoring Civil Engineers.

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a leader in consulting, engineering and construction services, delivering creative solutions in real‑estate development and energy markets.

Job Summary

• Responsible for land development, residential, industrial, retail, mixed‑use, healthcare, educational and recreational design technical tasks including, but not limited to: conceptual site layout; utility design; roadway design; site grading design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; permitting and entitlement support; preparation of engineer’s opinions of probable cost; assistance with preparation of proposals; and construction support.

Accountability and Duties

• Prepares engineer’s opinion of probable cost.
• Maintains good relationships with clients.
• Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies.
• Prepares feasibility studies, master planning and engineering, design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving and detention facilities.
• Assists in preparation of proposals for engineering services.
• Reviews and prepares project specifications.
• Assists in production of final construction drawings.
• Mentors and assists with training Civil Engineers.
• Delegates specific project components to Civil Engineers.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Responsible for project schedules and time completion of projects.
• Participates in business development activities.
• Represents the firm professionally at client and municipal meetings/hearings.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing and assists with A/R.
• Performs any incidental duties related to the work described herein.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• PE License required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualification Requirements

• 6+ years of experience; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Outstanding writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Must be fluent in English.

Physical Demands

• Representative description of essential physical functions, with reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, handling tools; lifting up to 10 lbs routinely and up to 25 lbs occasionally; required vision abilities include sharp, distance, color, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions for extended assignments.

Compensation

• Pay range: $85,000 – $135,000 USD.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards.
• 401(k) match 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
• Tuition assistance; student loan repayment; paid licensing and certification fees and renewals.
• Financial rewards for licensure and employee referrals.
• Annual wellness reimbursement for wellness‑related items.
• Dependent care match; medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Family planning & IVF benefits; pet insurance; HSA & FSA options; employer‑paid LTD, STD and life insurance.
• Supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization and critical illness; member assistance program with counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations and work‑life referral services.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Tenure awards – travel vouchers based on preferences.
• Other benefits included in compensation package.