Senior Civil Engineer - Hybrid/Remote with Leadership Path

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Remote options

Performance bonus eligibility

Full benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Jobot, a respected Midwest engineering consulting firm, seeks a leader to head municipal infrastructure projects in the Chicago region. The role offers remote or hybrid work and a path to executive leadership.

You will manage large-scale civil and transportation initiatives, mentor engineers, coordinate with public-sector clients, and help expand the Illinois market while delivering practical engineering solutions. This position rewards collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• PE license required or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 10–15+ years of municipal, civil, transportation, or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience managing municipal utility, roadway, drainage, and site development projects.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley CONNECT, or similar design platforms.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, utility coordination, roadway design, and permitting.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to future office and team growth.
• Serve as technical leader, mentor developing staff, and help drive future expansion opportunities within the Illinois market.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal infrastructure projects with a leadership focus.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow the Illinois team.
• Coordinate with public-sector clients and stakeholders.
• Drive expansion opportunities within the Illinois market.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley CONNECT

Job description

Jobot, a respected Midwest engineering consulting firm, seeks a leader to head municipal infrastructure projects in the Chicago region. The role offers remote or hybrid work and a path to executive leadership.

You will manage large-scale civil and transportation initiatives, mentor engineers, coordinate with public-sector clients, and help expand the Illinois market while delivering practical engineering solutions. This position rewards collaboration and impact.