Municipal Project Engineer – Civil Design & PM

Are you passionate about applying your engineering expertise to diverse projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and 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. We have a team of talented people who are united by a common goal – to create a lasting impact and make a positive difference with every project. If you think being at the helm of thrilling projects that call for innovation is exciting, we want to talk.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll get to dive headfirst 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.

The position is based in our Aurora, IL 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.

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Our ideal candidate is experienced in civil engineering and enjoys tackling challenges in transportation, private development, stormwater or hydraulic modeling. 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. 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.

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.