Municipal Engineer

The Municipal Engineer will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and controlling all technical stages of project development and plan preparation. The role involves designing and analyzing traffic patterns, geometric layouts, and roadway alignments, as well as preparing contract plans, technical memoranda, reports, specifications, bid documents, and feasibility studies. The engineer must ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, perform and coordinate planning, permitting, studies, and cost estimation for municipal projects, and manage projects involving various infrastructure funding sources. Building and maintaining strong client relationships is also key, requiring attendance at meetings, addressing project needs, and resolving issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and control all technical stages of project development and plan preparation.
• Design and analyze traffic patterns, geometric layouts, and roadway alignments.
• Prepare contract plans, technical memoranda, reports, specifications, bid documents, and feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform and coordinate planning, permitting, studies, and cost estimation for municipal projects.
• Manage projects involving various infrastructure funding sources.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by attending meetings, addressing project needs, and resolving issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proficiency in design and AutoCAD.
• Experience in civil engineering, municipal engineering, and transportation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, CAD drafting, roadway, site development, and utility design.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• 3+ years of experience in the AEC industry or relevant internships.

• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid U.S. drivers license.

The role is based in the Aurora office, where the engineer will work under the guidance of operations managers and two other project managers. The company consists of 40 employees, with 20 in the municipal group. The engineer will be engaged in Phase I and Phase II Design on federally funded projects such as roads, utilities, and municipal roads. Most projects have a duration of 2-3 years, with multiple projects handled simultaneously. The work environment supports a strong focus on work-life balance, continuing education, and professional development, with opportunities for committee involvement and financial backing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Every employee is offered a company vehicle if interested. Stock offer salary & vehicle. Typically, for starting employees, we offer 3 weeks of PTO (personal/vacation/sick). We also offer nine (9) paid holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

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