About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role is for an entry-level Municipal Engineer based in Robinson, IL. You will work on planning, design, and project management for municipal civil engineering projects — primarily water, wastewater, and stormwater systems for local and government agencies. Typical responsibilities include:

• Manage, support, and build relationships with municipal clients and regulatory agencies
• Deliver designs and construction documents for water, sewer, streets, and related infrastructure
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, and condition assessments
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Support construction engineering and observation, working both in the office and on-site
• Manage projects from inception through construction closeout, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams

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Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 0–5 years of civil engineering experience (entry-level to early career)
• FE (Engineer in Training) or PE certification, or demonstrated plan to obtain
• Experience with or knowledge of IDOT, MFT, and other local agency procedures
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills
• Ability to perform fieldwork, construction observation, and travel as needed

Preferred keywords/skills: Municipal Engineer, civil engineering, water/wastewater/stormwater design, AutoCAD, Civil3D, IDOT, MFT.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is aligned to experience, education, and internal equity.

• Salary range (Illinois pay transparency): $69,000—$90,000 USD per year
• Full-time employment
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k) with company match (up to 5%)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Professional development, mentoring, and training
  • Paid time off, wellness reimbursements, and pet insurance
  • Hybrid work program (discuss details with recruiter)

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About Our Client

Careertakes is supporting a confidential client in the Engineering industry on this hire. The client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm working with municipalities and public agencies. They emphasize professional growth, work-life balance, and collaborative project work across planning, design, and construction phases.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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