Civil Project Engineer - Program Management

Location: Chicago, IL

Job :604-CHGO-NOV
2025

# of Openings:1

Join us at the intersection of

INGENUITY & INCLUSION

Infrastructure Engineering Inc's (IEI) is pursuing qualified candidates for an experienced Civil Project Engineer - Program Manager to join our Chicago Team in delivering Program Management projects. The Civil Project Engineer supports and leads a variety of infrastructure program management projects, working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers and multidisciplinary teams to turn design concepts into completed projects and help agency clients deliver their projects and programs.

This role focuses on program management, design engineering and construction engineering and inspection.

We are a multi-disciplinary Prime consulting firm that focuses on the delivery of program management, design engineering, construction engineering and inspection services.

As part of a program management team, the Civil Project Engineer will also provide technical guidance, coordinate with other disciplines, and occasionally visit project sites to verify work meets client and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on community infrastructure while growing your technical and leadership skills. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

• Helps lead and manage the development and implementation of engineering projects and programs for agency clients including Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
• Advises clients on the technical, regulatory and financial aspects of infrastructure projects and programs.
• Plans, directs and monitors execution of projects and programs.
• Prepares design drawings and specification documents with a strong focus on transportation engineering and land development (Right of Way Improvement, site demolition, grading, site geometry and utilization, utility development and construction detailing).
• Performs field visits and prepares field reports during construction administration.
• Coordinates technical review processing and code reviews. Adjust and correlate data based on research code issues, design options and document findings.
• Prepare permitting documents for regulatory agencies and coordinate with permitting agencies.
• Collaborates with clients and/or sub-consultants to establish and achieve design goals.
• Attends meetings with clients, stakeholders, and permitting agencies to support project coordination.
• Other assignments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in site design, permitting, or municipal review coordination (Chicago or comparable urban environment (preferred).

• Perform QA/QC of plans, calculations, specifications, and quantities developed by staff engineers in accordance with the CDOT QA/QC Plan.
• Serve as a technical specialist, staff advisor, and consultant to agency clients.
• Take initiative in developing and refining templates, procedures, and engineering methods to improve project delivery and team efficiency.
• Train and mentor team members to strengthen overall quality and performance.
• Facilitate communication among agency clients, regulatory agencies, local government entities, other consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Host regular project progress meetings to provide status updates and identify potential delivery issues.
• Carry out complex or novel civil engineering assignments requiring innovative approaches or refined design methods.
• Supervise and support civil engineering and technical staff; evaluate performance, assign work, and set project priorities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Micro Station, Civil 3D/Geo Pak, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local codes,…