Project Engineer

Company: Mannik Smith Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Project EngineerDepartment: Civil/MunicipalEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Chicago, ILReporting To: Barry GrantCompensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / hour
DescriptionGonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.


Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Preparation of reports, construction plans, and technical specifications for projects
• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member and assist with tasks including preparing engineering related calculations, drawings, and visual aids
• Perform site visits and field observations before and during construction
• Able to conduct field work, tolerate variable environmental conditions, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift and carry at least 50 pounds, when needed
• Following corporate quality procedures
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multidiscipline design engineers, technicians and planners
• Ensure that projects comply with local regulations and safety standards
• Maintain proper documentation of projects, including design changes, reports, and test results
• Stay updated on industry standards, building codes, and software advancements
• Take initiative to learn new skills or technologies that improve project efficiency or design
  What you'll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D and Microstation
  • 1+ years of experience providing engineering design for storm water. wastewater, transportation, and or site development engineering projects
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Course work in water resources, transportation, or relevant coursework
  • EIT OR PE Preferred
    Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:
    • Competitive salary
    • Major medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Health Savings Account
    • 401K
    • Bonus program
    • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
    • Professional development
    • A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongsideGonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.
      
      Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer
      
      Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
      
      This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
      
      
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