Engineering Review Specialist Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.

Engineering Review Specialist

HLR, headquartered in Elgin, IL, is looking to hire a full-time Engineering Review Specialist.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance (PPO and HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Lifestyle Spending account up to $2,000
• Student loan paydown
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible hours
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional license expense reimbursement
• Professional society/association membership dues
• Opportunities for career growth

• Review engineering plans and permit materials for conformance with regulations, ordinances, and standard engineering practices.
• Analyze publicly available data and maps to understand regulatory requirements.
• Provide review comments to plans, bid documents, reports, or studies as markups or written comments.
• Meet or coordinate with clients remotely, in an office, or on construction sites regarding review comments, project needs, and submittal timelines.
• Meet with developers remotely, in an office, or on construction sites to resolve comments and regulatory requirements.
• Organize work and set priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate with department heads, project managers or other review specialists to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Assist in‑house design and construction staff with internal improvements.
• Assist department heads and project managers with development of review scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Understand and follow safety guidelines.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.

• Independent and self‑motivated.
• 5+ years of progressively more challenging assignments.
• Experience on IDOT/ISTHA projects or equivalent.
• Experience reading and interpreting municipal, county, and state ordinances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Micro Station.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, walk, reach, crouch, bend, and walk or stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Constant hand, finger, and arm use.
• Constant computer screen exposure.
• Prolonged reading.