Project Engineer - Municipal

Mannik Smith Group; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid relocation

Medical, life and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Project Engineer for its East Peoria, Illinois office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil design and project management, aiming to create business opportunities and ensure project success.

This full-time position offers a dynamic environment, a collaborative approach, and a compensation range of $90,000 - $110,000 annually, alongside benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil design and project management.
• Licensed professional engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure.
• Strong knowledge of site grading, stormwater management, sewer design, and roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow engineering services by creating business opportunities.
• Manage direct reports to maintain billable utilization.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for projects.
• Prepare proposals to retain and obtain clients.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Engineer – Municipal

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Peoria, IL

Reporting To: Josh Harken

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

We are a fast‑growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Civil Engineer in our East Peoria, Illinois office.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our East Peoria, Illinois office. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in work‑life balance, injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. Our core values celebrate milestones and team‑building activities. Each office brings a positive, enthusiastic environment that supports your personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

• Develop and grow our engineering services by pursuing and creating business opportunities.
• Manage and provide work to direct reports to maintain billable utilization.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for projects.
• Prepare proposals and sell services to retain and obtain clients.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and seven or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm.

• Proven track record of successful project design and management.
• Licensed professional engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure shortly after starting employment.
• Strong knowledge of site grading, stormwater management, sanitary sewer design, water supply systems, and roadway design for residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Team player who excels at mentoring others.
• Passion for crafting tailored solutions and going above and beyond for clients.

What you’ll get

• Paid relocation (depending on distance from office)
• Medical, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• A collaborative, supportive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.