Senior Project Engineer, Municipal

  • Terra Engineering
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

We are TERRA Engineering, Ltd.

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Civil Engineer to join a dynamic in-house village engineering team at major municipality in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The role will be full time on-site reporting directly to the Village Engineer at our client’s Village Hall.

You Will

  • Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee the Village's MFT program.
  • Performs construction oversight and administration. Assures conformance with plans and specifications and advises appropriate personnel of variances needing correction.
  • Interact with the residents to respond to inquiries and aid in developing solutions related to their concerns.
  • Maintains detailed project documentation.
  • Conducts site investigations.
  • Assists with analyses for technical reports and grants.
  • Assists with the budgetary planning process and provides technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program.
  • Assists with the management of outside regulatory agency permits and coordinates with such agencies.
  • Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications.
  • Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
  • Assist with review plans, specifications, and bid packages.
  • Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials and contractors.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by Village needs.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible municipal engineering experience, including demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • PE licensure required
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility, prepare understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents.
  • Experience in conducting research including gathering data, analyzing information, preparing reports, and making formal presentations.
  • Excellent customer service skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and good time-management skills.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Experience with a municipal government is strongly preferred.

About TERRA Engineering

Founded in 1992, TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying expertise. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule. TERRA’s mission is to become the Professional Service firm of choice by empowering our employees to be innovative and socially responsible while achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

Our multi-disciplinary team brings robust knowledge and diverse experience to our clients’ projects, while also providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success!

TERRA Provides:
  • Major medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K with Match and Profit-sharing program
  • Bonus program
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Professional development
  • A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside!

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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Job ID: 488523547
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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