Project Engineer - Municipal

trilongroup; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401K profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a motivated Project Engineer in Aurora, IL, to tackle exciting civil engineering projects. Join a team where your expertise is valued and you can drive innovation in transportation, private development, and stormwater management.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and have over five years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting firm. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits including insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in civil design and project management.
• Licensed professional engineer or ability to secure licensure shortly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate work.
• Estimate project costs.
• Build client relationships.
• Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies.
• Support construction staff with field changes.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about applying your engineering expertise to diverse projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and skills are put to the test? Fehr Graham is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team.

We commit to making our communities better. We have a team of talented people who are united by a common goal – to create a lasting impact and make a positive difference with every project. If you think being at the helm of thrilling projects that call for innovation is exciting, we want to talk.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll get to dive headfirst into municipal engineering services where every project brings an opportunity. You can foster meaningful connections with clients and coworkers and build lasting relationships. You’ll have a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is championed. At Fehr Graham, we nurture potential and empower people to shine.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Aurora, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work‑life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team‑building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion.

What you’ll do

Our ideal candidate is experienced in civil engineering and enjoys tackling challenges in transportation, private development, stormwater or hydraulic modeling. As a Project Engineer, you’ll help with projects that require you to apply standard practices and techniques. You’ll also:

• Plan and coordinate work.
• Adjust and correlate data.
• Estimate project costs.
• Recognize discrepancies and follow standard procedures.
• Build client relationships.
• Support construction staff with field changes and clarifications.
• Assist with proposal development and scope definition.
• Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies under state and local requirements.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Meet tight deadlines.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering. If you have five or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm, we want to talk. You should be a licensed professional engineer or demonstrate the ability to secure licensure shortly after starting employment. Ideally, you will also:

• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Be a team player.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.