Project Engineer - Municipal
About the role
Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm seeking a Project Engineer specialized in Municipal markets. The position is based in our Freeport, Illinois office.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate work.
- Apply standard engineering practices and techniques.
- Adjust and correlate data.
- Recognize discrepancies and follow standard procedures.
- Build relationships with clients, municipal staff, board members, and key decision-makers.
- Work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Supporting construction staff with field changes and clarifications.
- Aid in proposal development, scope definition, and budget planning.
- Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies and navigate local/state requirements.
- Represent and support the team at board/council meetings (1-2/month, varies).
- Mentor junior staff and provide technical QA/QC.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
- Five or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm.
- A license as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain one shortly after starting employment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing).
- Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
- Team player mentality.
Qualifications
- Experience in transportation, private development, stormwater or hydraulic modeling.
- Independent decision-making skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Project management experience.
Skills
- Proficiency in civil engineering software.
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of municipal regulations and compliance.
Benefits
- Medical/life/disability insurance.
- 401K profit-sharing plan.
- Paid time off.
- An awesome work environment.
Pay
The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000 per year.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.