Senior Project Engineer

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer – Municipal in Champaign, Illinois. The ideal candidate will excel in leading teams, tackle complex engineering projects, and maintain client relationships. With a focus on civil engineering principles, the role requires strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior staff.

The company offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate project design efforts.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering principles

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Municipal

Do you thrive on leading others and tackling projects? Fehr Graham is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer – Municipal to join our team. We don’t just need someone who excels with technical skills – we want someone who can inspire and lead a team toward success. If you’re a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for applying principles in transportation, private development, or hydraulic modeling projects, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

• Take on a leadership role in delivering complex projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring technical quality.
• Lead and coordinate project design efforts.
• Apply engineering principles and judgment.
• Review and validate calculations, plans and reports.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proactively address project challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted technical advisor.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and presentations.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Team player capable of operating independently when needed.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary.
• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• A supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Pay Transparency

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good‑faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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.