Project Engineer - Municipal Services

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

Our Municipal Services staff works with local governments from across the United States as an extension of their staff. In this municipal engineering role, you will support senior staff by handling a variety of day-to-day tasks while gaining valuable mentorship and exposure to the responsibilities of a Village Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership role managing municipal clients and their infrastructure needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and eager to expand their technical and communication skills in a fast-paced, real-world environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers with the day-to-day needs of municipal clients, including phone/email communication, permitting, and coordination tasks.

• Assists with engineering design work related to roadways, water main, sanitary, and stormwater systems.

• Learns and applies permitting processes and local code compliance for municipal projects.

• Assists with plan review, grant writing, and grant administration.

• Uses professional judgment to complete engineering tasks within federal, state, and local criteria.

• May assign and manage tasks and schedules to junior engineers or design team members under the guidance of a Project Manager.

• Ensures accuracy of work using established HR Green QA/QC processes.

• Identifies technical, schedule, or financial issues and communicates with the Project Manager.

• May assist clients with bidding and contractor selection processes.

• Monitors construction projects and supports field personnel as needed.

• Responds to contractor questions and prepares project addenda when necessary.

• May contribute to the preparation of engineering service proposals and cost estimates.

• Demonstrates a willingness to assist the team with critical deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience.

• Municipal experience strongly preferred.

• EIT required; PE licensure preferred.

• Strong communication skills are essential for working with clients, public officials, and internal teams.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.

• MicroStation and BlueBeam experience preferred.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

Compensation Range

$74,000.00 - $116,000.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.