
Posted 2 days ago
Senior Project Engineer
ChampaignOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Leads and coordinates municipal engineering projects, applies civil engineering principles, reviews calculations and plans, resolves discrepancies, mentors junior staff, and manages client relationships.
About this role
Senior Project Engineer - Municipal
Do you thrive on leading others and tackling projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer-Municipal to join our team. We don’t just need someone who excels with technical skills – we want someone who can inspire and lead a team toward success. If you’re a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for applying principles in transportation, private development, or hydraulic modeling projects, we want you on our team!
Do you thrive on leading others and tackling projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer-Municipal to join our team. We don’t just need someone who excels with technical skills – we want someone who can inspire and lead a team toward success. If you’re a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for applying principles in transportation, private development, or hydraulic modeling projects, we want you on our team!
What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a leader with a proven track record of success, we’ll look to you to manage successful projects. You’ll have the chance to take the lead in shaping projects that leave a lasting impact.
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a leader with a proven track record of success, we’ll look to you to manage successful projects. You’ll have the chance to take the lead in shaping projects that leave a lasting impact.
Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Champaign, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.
The position is based in our Champaign, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.
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What you’ll do
As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll take on a leadership role in delivering complex projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring technical quality. You’ll also:
» Lead and coordinate project design efforts.
» Apply engineering principles and judgment.
» Review and validate calculations, plans and reports.
» Identify and resolve discrepancies.
» Proactively address project challenges.
» Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted technical advisor.
» Collaborate with project managers to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.
» Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth.
» Represent the firm in client meetings and presentations.
What it takes
Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. If you have eight or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm, we want to talk. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity[EM1] . Ideally, you will also:
Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. If you have eight or more years of experience in civil design and project management, preferably at a professional consulting firm, we want to talk. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity[EM1] . Ideally, you will also:
» Speak and write well.
» Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
» Be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients.
» Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
» Be a team player who can also operate independently when needed.
What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
» Medical/life/disability insurance.
» 401K profit-sharing plan.
» Paid time off.
» An awesome work environment.
Pay Transparency:
The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Pay Transparency:
The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.
Key Responsibilities
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Skills
Calculations ReviewCivil EngineeringClient Relationship ManagementHydraulic ModelingPlans And Reports ValidationProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProject ManagementTransportation Design
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