Civil Engineering Manager

Job Details:

Civil Engineering Manager – Leadership Opportunity with a Growing Team

An exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded Civil Engineering Manager to lead and expand a growing civil engineering department. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who thrives in both technical and business development environments. You’ll oversee multiple high-impact infrastructure projects, manage and mentor a talented engineering team, and play a key role in shaping the department’s growth strategy. Position offers a generous salary and benefits package along with other perks.

Key Highlights:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and designers.

• Oversee capital projects from concept to completion — including scope, budget, permitting, and execution.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.

• Drive innovation by refining design processes, training staff, and implementing best practices.

• Enjoy a hybrid work model promoting flexibility and collaboration.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois (or willing to obtain in other states).

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including 5+ years in management.

• Proven success leading capital projects ($5MM+).

• Background in the utility sector preferred.

• Creative, confident, and driven to grow both the team and the business.

This role offers a rare chance to combine technical excellence with strategic leadership — perfect for an engineer ready to build something exceptional.