Project Engineer - Land Development in Lincolnshire

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Lincolnshire (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible work schedules
Tuition Assistance
Annual bonuses
401K match
Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead land development design projects in a client-focused environment. You will perform conceptual site layout, utility and roadway design, and extensive design calculations for commercial and retail projects across multiple disciplines.

You will prepare cost estimates, permit applications, and construction drawings while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to proposals. A PE license and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • PE license required; valid driver's license.
  • 6+ years of experience; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
  • Fluent in English; outstanding writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares engineer's opinion of probable cost.
  • Prepares design calculations.
  • Maintains a good relationship with clients.
  • Prepares permit applications for municipal agencies.
  • Designs water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving and detention facilities.
  • Assists in proposals and prepares project specifications.
  • Assists in production of final construction drawings.
  • Mentors and trains Civil Engineers.
  • Manages project schedules and time completion.
  • Participates in business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills
English fluency
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D
Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description
Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US
Job Summary:
  • Responsible for commercial and retail land development 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; providing 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
  • Prepares design calculations
  • Maintains a good relationship with clients
  • Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies
  • Responsible for preparation of 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
  • Professionally represent the firm at client and municipal meetings/hearings
  • Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing and assists with A/R
  • Perform other duties incidental 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. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Outstanding writing, communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
  • Must be fluent in the English
Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.
Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range $90,000—$135,000 USD
Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match
'Atwell'ness:
  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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