Municipal Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal • Location: Rockford, IL • Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year

About the role

We’re seeking driven Civil Engineering students and recent graduates who are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to a diverse range of projects. Join our team at any of our Fehr Graham locations across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. We value talented, dependable individuals who are passionate about delivering personalized service and building lasting relationships with our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil, municipal, land development and/or environmental engineering services using prescribed methods.
• Perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments of an experienced engineer.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow standard office procedures through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Work directly with clients and firm project managers to deliver projects with the highest quality possible – on time and on budget.
• Collaborate in a team environment, learning from fellow staff engineers, project engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers.
• Draft reports, assist with specifications, and make preliminary selections of equipment.
• Work with clients to obtain data or share information.
• Develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

Grow Your Career with Blueprint

This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. The program covers topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Up to two years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Profit sharing plan.
• Paid time off.