Staff Engineer II - Land Development

HR Green, Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer II in Land Development to join our McHenry, IL team.

You will perform civil/site design, including grading, drainage, water and wastewater components, with ownership of project elements and collaboration with municipalities and clients. You’ll grow your technical skills while mentoring junior engineers, contributing to QA/QC, and guiding projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction support on a mix of commercial and residential

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• EIT certificate required.
• 3+ years in civil engineering, land development preferred.
• Experience with Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD or similar.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil/site projects including grading, drainage, water and wastewater systems.
• Own project components and sometimes entire projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, municipalities to solve challenges.
• Contribute to QA/QC and full project lifecycle from planning to construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide team growth.

Skills

EIT Certification

Communication skills

Project collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

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Staff Engineer II - Land Development

Full Time Professional McHenry, IL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2726

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

What if your next project shaped how communities grow and function?

At HR Green, our Civil Engineers don’t just design plans, they help build the roadway and utility infrastructure that supports how people live, move, and connect every day.

We’re looking for a Civil Staff Engineer for our Land Development Group who’s ready to expand their technical impact and project task ownership as part of a dynamic team of professionals on development projects.

Why this role is different: This isn’t a narrow, siloed position.

You’ll perform utility, grading, and drainage design for site development projects, giving you the kind of well-rounded experience that accelerates your growth and opens doors to future leadership. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of projects that include both commercial sites and residential communities which can include expansion and/or extension of roadways and utility systems to support them.

You won’t just be “doing design work”, you’ll be:

• Influencing how projects are planned and executed
• Seeing your work move from concept → to real world impact
• You will be involved in planning, design, permitting, and construction support, gaining experience across the full project lifecycle.
• You will work alongside experienced engineers who will support your development as you build confidence and expand your technical capabilities. Over time, you will take on greater independence, manage your work within project schedules and budgets, and play an active role with the clients and municipalities in delivering successful outcomes.
• As your experience grows, you will also have the opportunity to guide junior team members and contribute to the overall success of the team.

What you’ll be doing (aka where you make your impact):

• Design and deliver civil/site projects—from grading and stormwater to water and wastewater systems
• Take ownership of project components (and in some cases, entire projects)
• Partner with internal teams, clients, and municipalities, to solve real-world challenges
• Lead or contribute to QA/QC efforts to ensure high-quality, buildable designs
• Support projects through the full lifecycle—from early planning through construction
• Mentor junior engineers and help elevate the team around you

You might be a great fit if…

• You’re ready to move beyond task execution and want more ownership
• You enjoy working across multiple project types instead of being siloed
• You’re looking for a firm where growth doesn’t take 10+ years

What you bring

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• EIT Required
• 3+ years of experience in civil engineering (land development preferred)
• Experience with tools like Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD (or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

Why HR Green

Our people are the heart of our success. We strive to create an environment where employees feel inspired, supported, and empowered to do their best work. That dedication has earned us national recognition, including ranking No. 168 on Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025 and being named a Best Place to Work.

We’re large enough to lead impactful projects anywhere in the country but structured so you can grow your career without waiting in line.

• Clear pathways to leadership
• Diverse project exposure across markets
• A culture that values both technical excellence and people

Let’s make this easy. If you’ve been thinking about making a move but haven’t found the right mix of growth, impact, and opportunity, this could be worth a conversation.

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.