Senior Project Engineer - Civil & Water Resources

Piggush Engineering, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Piggush Engineering, Inc. in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead civil infrastructure design from site grading to roadway improvements.

This player-coach role balances independent production with project coordination and liaison responsibilities with municipal clients and regulatory agencies. You will supervise design engineers and CAD technicians, deliver construction plans, flood study models, and reports, and ensure quality control, deadlines, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
• Illinois P.E. license required (EIT considered on track) and a BS in Civil Engineering.
• Mastery of civil design software and flood/utility design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and permitting for site development and roadway projects; supervise engineers and CAD technicians.
• Independently produce construction plans, specs, and cost estimates for subdivisions and roadways.
• Model drainage, stormwater detention, and flood studies; prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with municipalities and clients as the primary liaison; ensure schedules and budgets.
• Support construction administration and quality control to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Civil design knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil design software

Flood study modeling

Job description

Piggush Engineering, Inc. in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead civil infrastructure design from site grading to roadway improvements.

This player-coach role balances independent production with project coordination and liaison responsibilities with municipal clients and regulatory agencies. You will supervise design engineers and CAD technicians, deliver construction plans, flood study models, and reports, and ensure quality control, deadlines, and compliance.