Project Engineer — Civil Engineering

Job overview

The Project Engineer — Civil Engineering role is onsite in Elgin, Illinois. The posting describes compensation as competitive and dependent on experience; a numeric salary range is not specified. The role supports HLR’s civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for public agencies and private-sector clients. The engineer contributes to municipal and private infrastructure projects by developing designs and project documents, evaluating engineering approaches, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and monitoring construction. The work also supports water and wastewater system planning and design, quality review, and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Support roadway, sewer, water-main, bridge, trail, and traffic-signal projects
• apply standard engineering techniques to moderately complex projects
• develop plans, specifications, schedules, permits, and inspection reports
• prepare design computations, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates
• monitor construction progress
• develop project scope, schedule, and budget
• coordinate with clients and stakeholders
• write project and funding reports
• model and design water and wastewater systems
• attend public and municipal board meetings as required
• conduct quality checks
• support client relationships and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

civil engineering

full-time

elgin il

municipal projects

roadway design

water systems

wastewater systems

construction monitoring

autocad

microstation

professional engineer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• paid holidays and PTO
• disability and life insurance
• lifestyle account up to $2,000
• student loan paydown
• EAP
• flexible hours
• continuing education
• license expense reimbursement
• professional membership dues.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an Illinois or Indiana Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within six months. It lists flexible hours, continuing education, and professional license expense reimbursement.

About the employer

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.