Lead Engineer — Transportation and Drainage

Job overview

The Lead Engineer — Transportation and Drainage role is onsite in McHenry, Illinois. Compensation is $115,000–$170,000 per year. The role supports HR Green’s drainage practice and transportation infrastructure projects that aim to protect communities and improve safety. The engineer leads drainage design and technical work, mentors engineers, and helps develop the practice and team. The position combines technical authority with project, client, and business development responsibilities, with a stated path toward management.

What you'll do

• Lead drainage engineering tasks involving hydraulics, hydrology, and technical reporting
• direct designs and multidisciplinary teams
• provide quality control and mentorship
• support staffing and hiring
• communicate with clients and prepare agreements
• support proposals, scope, cost estimates, and business planning
• sign and seal engineering documents as authorized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead engineer

transportation

drainage

mchenry il

hydraulics

hydrology

professional engineer

engineering design

team mentorship

business development

$115k–$170k/year

hr green

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• details are available through the employer’s total rewards information.

Why this role

Combines technical leadership with practice development and a stated pathway into management.

About the employer

HR Green is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.