Project Engineer

About the job If you are looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day with an opportunity to learn and advance, this is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and building lasting partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A candidate to fill a full-time Project Civil Engineer position in our Chicago Metropolitan region.

Position Profile

This position will primarily be responsible for the design of municipal infrastructure systems from concept to permitting, plan and specification production, construction contract administration, and stakeholder coordination. Interaction with private and governmental clients both in a private and public setting are expected.

This role is envisioned to be the responsible charge (lead) project engineer on municipal infrastructure projects for a growing division in our regional office and has upward mobility pathways to Senior Engineer and Project Manager opportunities.

Role:

Your role will include the design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Specific skills will consist of designing water distribution and wastewater collection systems; performing calculations to size those systems; and designing pump stations for both potable water, wastewater and stormwater applications. These will include hydraulic calculations and modeling, pump sizing and station layout. In your role you will collaborate with Senior Technical staff and prepare calculations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction costs.

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Design of:
  
• Water distribution systems
  
• Wastewater collection systems
  
• Stormwater collection systems
  
• Regional stormwater detention / retention facilities
  
• Record Drawings
  
• Other municipal infrastructure systems
  
• Plans and specification production
  
• Permitting
  
• Stakeholder Coordination (Utilities, Contractors, Property Owners, etc.)
  
• Preparation of technical reports
  
• Preparation of administrative project deliverables
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills:

• Specific design experience in pressurized water distribution and/or gravity sewer wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems.
  
• A resume reflecting municipal roadway geometric design experience will distinguish the candidate from peers.
  
• Familiarity with Cook County DOTH and MWRD permitting and design criteria.
  
• Familiarity with IDOT Standard Specs and contract quantities.
  
• Proficiency with the following software programs is desirable: Excel, Autodesk and/or Bentley CAD/Design Platforms, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, XPSWMM and ArcGIS.
  

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
  
• Strong, demonstrated technical skills in water/wastewater/stormwater systems design is required.
  
• Advanced degrees, roadway design, and project administration experience is desirable.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience is required; 5-10 years preferred.
  
• Illinois F.E. licensure is required; Illinois P.E. licensure, or ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.
  

Other:

• Candidate must be located in the Chicago Metropolitan area. * Hybrid / Remote work opportunity is available. *
  
• Must possess a valid IL driver’s license.
  
• A pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.
  

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
  
• Performance bonuses
  
• 401(k) with matching contribution
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
  
• Financial wellness plans
  
• Work-life balance programs
  

Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
  
• Leadership training
  
• Lunch & learn development sessions
  
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
  
• Mentorship opportunities
  
• Award-winning internship program
  
• Employee recognition
  
• And so much more!