Senior Project Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc. • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

TRC Companies is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across transportation, rail, utilities, and municipal markets. This role partners closely with Project Managers and technical teams to coordinate multi-disciplinary deliverables. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who can independently manage significant portions of project scope, contribute to client coordination, and drive quality execution.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant post graduate experience.
• Industrial/heavy infrastructure and construction experience.
• Experience with mechanical/process systems, including pumps, piping, valves, oil-water separators, PLCs, instrumentation and controls.
• Field experience with operating facilities, including condition assessments, maintenance/rehabilitation, troubleshooting and construction support.
• Ability to support design and coordinate multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with rail, water/wastewater, utilities, manufacturing, power, oil & gas, or similar industrial facilities preferred.
• PE and/or PMP preferred.
• Maintain the current travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned technical scope for civil infrastructure projects from design through construction completion.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and other technical documents
• Support project scope, schedule, and task-level budget management under Project Manager direction
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and utility disciplines.
• Support rail yard and industrial site development assignments depending on project needs.
• Participate in field investigations, construction support, and client meetings as required.
• Conduct technical quality reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Support proposals, technical studies, cost development, and change documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior