Senior Project Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401K profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Engaging work environment

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Champaign, IL. This role involves leading design efforts in municipal projects, fostering team growth, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. Candidates with 8+ years of civil engineering experience and a PE license are encouraged to apply.

The firm offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, along with a competitive salary and benefits, including 401K and insurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil design and project management at a consulting firm.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project design efforts.
• Apply engineering principles and judgment.
• Develop and maintain client relationships as a technical advisor.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Champaign, IL

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year

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’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a leader with a proven track record of success, we’ll look to you to manage successful projects. You’ll have the chance to take the lead in shaping projects that leave a lasting impact.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Champaign, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work‑life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team‑building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

• 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

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. If you have eight or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm, we want to talk. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity. Ideally, you will also:

• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Be a team player who can also operate independently when needed.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

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.