Senior Civil Project Engineer — Infrastructure & Utilities

Trc Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Respect for work-life balance

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across transportation, rail, utilities, and municipal markets.

The ideal candidate will independently manage substantial portions of project scope, coordinate with Project Managers and technical teams, and drive quality execution. PE/PMP preferred; travel required as needed.

Qualifications

• Update to Mechanical Engineering degree or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant post graduate experience.
• Industrial/heavy infrastructure and construction experience.
• Experience with mechanical/process systems, including pumps, piping, valves, oil-water separators, PLCs, instrumentation and controls.
• Field experience with operating facilities, including condition assessments, maintenance/rehabilitation, troubleshooting and construction support.
• Ability to support design and coordinate multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with rail, water/wastewater, utilities, manufacturing, power, oil & gas, or similar industrial facilities preferred.
• Update to PE and/or PMP preferred.
• Maintain the current travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned technical scope for civil infrastructure projects from design through construction completion.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and other technical documents
• Support project scope, schedule, and task-level budget management under Project Manager direction
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and utility disciplines.
• Support rail yard and industrial site development assignments depending on project needs.
• Participate in field investigations, construction support, and client meetings as required.
• Conduct technical quality reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Support proposals, technical studies, cost development, and change documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

7+ years experience

Industrial infrastructure

Pumps and piping

Valves and separators

PLCs and instrumentation

Field experience

Rail/water facilities knowledge

PE or PMP preferred

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across transportation, rail, utilities, and municipal markets.

The ideal candidate will independently manage substantial portions of project scope, coordinate with Project Managers and technical teams, and drive quality execution. PE/PMP preferred; travel required as needed.