Project Engineer — Transportation & Civil Design Lead

CME Associates; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Relocation

Insurance (medical/life/disability)

401K profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Great work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham in East Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design and project management for transportation projects. The role emphasizes delivering practical, tailored solutions and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should have 7+ years of civil design experience, a PE license (or near-term licensure), and strong communication skills to develop client relationships and proposals. Relocation support may be offered along with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7+ years of civil design and project management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to secure licensure shortly after starting employment.
• Strong knowledge of site grading, stormwater management, sanitary sewer design, water supply systems and roadway design.
• Speak and write well; strong analytical and organizational skills; mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fehr Graham in East Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design and project management for transportation projects. The role emphasizes delivering practical, tailored solutions and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should have 7+ years of civil design experience, a PE license (or near-term licensure), and strong communication skills to develop client relationships and proposals. Relocation support may be offered along with a competitive compensation package.