Project Engineer - Municipal

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Project Engineer - Municipal
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Freeport, IL
Reporting To: Derek Thompson
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
Are you passionate about applying your engineering expertise to diverse projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your skills are put to the test? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Project Engineer specialized in Municipal markets to join our team.
What's in it for you? We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You'll get to dive head-first into municipal engineering services where every project brings an opportunity. You can foster meaningful connections with clients and coworkers and build lasting relationships. You'll have a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is championed. At Fehr Graham, we nurture potential and empower people to shine.
Where you'll work The position is based in our Freeport, Illinois office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.
Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Municipal Engineering - Fehr Graham.
What you'll do Our ideal candidate is not only experienced in civil engineering but also possesses a preference for tackling challenges in transportation, private development, stormwater or hydraulic modeling. You'll make crucial decisions independently, find innovative solutions and plan and coordinate projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll make independent decisions and will thrive under pressure. You'll also: 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. Project cost estimating. Supporting construction staff with field changes and clarifications. Assist with 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. What it takes Ideally, you'll have a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering. If you have five or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm, we want to talk. You should be a licensed professional engineer or demonstrate the ability to secure licensure shortly after starting employment. Ideally, you will also: Speak and write well. Have strong analytical and organizational skills. Be a team player. What you'll get You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer: Medical/life/disability insurance. 401K profit-sharing plan. Paid time off. An awesome work environment.
Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.
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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.
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Location:
Freeport, IL, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Architecture And Engineering Occupations

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