Municipal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Municipal Engineer
Job Description

The municipal engineer will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and control of all technical stages of project development and plan preparation. This role involves designing and analyzing traffic patterns, geometric layouts, and roadway alignments. The engineer will prepare contract plans, technical memoranda, reports, specifications, bid documents, and feasibility studies while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, the engineer will perform and coordinate planning, permitting, studies, and cost estimation for municipal projects, manage projects involving various infrastructure funding sources, and build and maintain strong client relationships by attending 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 and addressing project needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in design, AutoCAD, civil engineering, municipal engineering, and transportation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, CAD drafting, roadway, site development, utility design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and capital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• 3+ years of experience in the AEC industry or relevant internships if a new graduate.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

The engineer will work in the Aurora office, reporting to the operations manager and two project managers. The company consists of 40 employees, 20 of whom are in the municipal group. The role involves office-based work on Phase I and Phase II Design for federally funded projects such as roads, utilities, and municipal roads. Most projects last 2-3 years, and the engineer will handle multiple projects simultaneously. The company's work culture emphasizes work-life balance, continuing education, and professional development. The company supports its employees through committee involvement and financial backing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Aurora, Illinois.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Aurora, IL.

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 Nov 18, 2025.

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