Project Engineer - Municipal

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Aurora, IL

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 and environmental firm looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team. We commit to making our communities better and offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is championed.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll dive head‑first into municipal engineering services, build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, and grow in a culture that nurtures potential and empowers people to shine.

The position is based in our Aurora, IL office. We support work‑life balance with regular team‑building activities, office outings, and a positive, energetic environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll help with projects that require you to apply standard practices and techniques. You’ll also:

• Plan and coordinate work.
• Adjust and correlate data.
• Estimate project costs.
• Recognize discrepancies and follow standard procedures.
• Build client relationships.
• Support construction staff with field changes and clarifications.
• Assist with proposal development and scope definition.
• Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies under state and local requirements.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Meet tight deadlines.

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering and five or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm. You should be a licensed professional engineer or be able to secure licensure shortly after starting employment. Ideally, you will also have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• A team‑player attitude.

We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and many opportunities for professional growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

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.