Municipal Civil Engineer, PE
About The Position
HBK Engineering is hiring a Municipal Civil Engineer, PE to lead civil design and project management operations across Chicagoland. The role covers municipal infrastructure, public right-of-way design, and land development projects, including commercial sites, utility-scale solar, electric substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and site civil work. The engineer will lead cross-functional teams through design, permitting, and construction, providing technical oversight using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley software while managing project finances and contracts. The position also involves building client relationships, coordinating municipal approvals, mentoring engineering staff, and promoting safety practices. The role is based in the Chicagoland or Greater Chicago Area, with travel as needed, typically less than 25%.
Requirements
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive civil engineering and project management experience involving public right-of-way, site development, municipal civil design, and utility infrastructure.
- Technical proficiency in site civil grading, roadway and infrastructure design, and stormwater management calculations.
- Hands-on fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley software tools.
- Experience navigating jurisdictional approval processes and securing permits with local municipalities and governing agencies.
- Experience managing project budgets, scope risk, cross-functional teams, and external sub-consultant contracts.
- Strong technical writing and MS Office skills.
- Ability to adapt to time-sensitive deadlines and changing project priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Direct end-to-end execution of municipal, public right-of-way, and land development projects, including commercial, utility-scale solar, electric substation, battery energy storage, and site civil work.
- Oversee project deliverables from initiation through completion, including scope, scheduling, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and technical execution.
- Develop budgets, bids, funding requests, and contracts; manage project metrics, costs, and productivity.
- Lead design teams preparing plans, specifications, and stormwater management calculations, and coordinate jurisdictional approvals and public right-of-way stakeholders.
- Build long-term client relationships and negotiate contract revisions, changes, and scope additions with sub-consultants and project partners.
- Guide and mentor project engineers, designers, and field staff, fostering professional growth and continuous learning.
- Lead organizational safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations in design and field environments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional licensure recognition with full engineering authority and accountability
- Professional development through goal-setting with a reporting manager
- Senior engineering management career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
