Senior Project Engineer

TYG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

EIT/PE support

Career progression

Job summary

TYG in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Land Development to lead technical delivery of land development projects, coordinating design, permitting and project documentation with Project Managers, clients and municipal authorities.

This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment, mentorship of junior engineers, and opportunities to own complex design work across grading, drainage, utilities, and regulatory approvals while advancing your project management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil engineering/land development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong site development, grading, drainage and utilities experience.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• EIT certification; PE license preferred.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Strong communication, technical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for land development projects.
• Oversee grading, drainage, stormwater management and utility design.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations and technical reports.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Work with clients, municipalities, contractors and consultants.
• Support project schedules, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Conduct site visits and construction-phase reviews as required.

Skills

7+ years civil engineering

Site development

Grading

Drainage

Utilities

Civil 3D

EIT

Municipal coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Land Development

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $110,000-$145,000 + bonus

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Land Development to join a growing civil engineering team in Chicago.

You will lead the technical delivery of land development projects, coordinating design, permitting and project documentation while working closely with Project Managers, clients and municipal authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for land development projects.
• Oversee grading, drainage, stormwater management and utility design.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations and technical reports.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Work with clients, municipalities, contractors and consultants.
• Support project schedules, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Conduct site visits and construction-phase reviews as required.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil engineering / land development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience with site development, grading, drainage and utilities.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• EIT certification, with PE license preferred.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Strong communication, technical and organizational skills.

$110,000-$145,000 base salary + performance bonus

Benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• EIT/PE support where applicable
• Career progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Work on a strong pipeline of land development projects.
• Take ownership of complex technical design work.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with experienced project leaders.
• Develop your project management and leadership skills.
• Enjoy a hybrid working environment.

Application Process

The process begins with an initial conversation with our recruitment team, followed by client interviews and relevant technical discussions before offer and onboarding.