Open Positions

We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience working in the civil engineering industry, specifically in water resources. Qualified candidates will have working knowledge of studying the effects of water and possess the ability to provide guidance on projects related to or affecting drainage, detention, and flood routing. This position can be located in any of KEG’s offices, including Belleville, Peoria, Champaign, or Geneva, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; or St. Paul, Minnesota. Remote work is a possibility for this position, but candidates must have the ability to travel between offices and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities May Include

This position will work closely with the Hydraulic Team Lead to manage and/or assist with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Assist in developing hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, modeling, and reports in support of a wide range of infrastructure projects, including but not limited to the following: storm sewer systems, sanitary systems, land development, roadway and bridge designs, culverts, water distribution networks, dams, and others
• Evaluate drainage conditions and assist in the preparation of the necessary drainage studies, plans, and reports
• Perform watershed feasibility studies and designs to provide water quality, flood reduction, and ecological benefits in a watershed
• Perform infiltration/inflow analyses and detention/retention basin design
• Assist in the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of projects
• Perform erosion control inspections and preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control plan sets
• Perform Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (SESC) Inspections and Preparation and review of Independent ISI reports
• Provide support to a diverse team of professionals in multiple offices
• Along with other senior team members, assist with mentoring, training, and overseeing the work of young engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in water resources preferred
• 5-10 years of professional experience with a strong background in hydraulic/hydrologic engineering, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois is preferred, Engineering Intern (EI) minimum
• Experience working on projects with Departments of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway, including the analysis of water resource projects such as hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SMS SRH, etc.) and drainage analyses, studies, and reports.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software
• The ability to work in and around a variety of landscapes, including ditches, bridge embankments, roadway slopes, and other obstacles
• OSHA training is preferred
• Some travel is required. Candidates should be able to regularly travel (day and overnight trips) to complete field investigations. Travel amounts will vary depending on workload

Salary Range

• $85,000 – $115,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our growing and successful Geotechnical department. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of prior geotechnical engineering experience and at least 5 years of project management in civil engineering. This position would ideally be located in KEG’s Belleville, Peoria, or Geneva, Illinois offices, with the opportunity for remote work and flexible scheduling as project work allows.

Responsibilities May Include

• Provide leadership and develop a growth plan for a team of engineers and geologists.
• Conducts business-development activities, such as identifying potential new clients, attending conferences, and actively participating in professional and technical organizations within the geological sciences and/or engineering field.
• Leads project management tasks such as developing budgets and scopes, client billing, report reviews, and proposal content development. Partners with staff to ensure effective execution of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Serves as a technical resource for clients and project staff; provides guidance and expertise to solve complex challenges.
• Strategically coordinates the development and implementation of field exploration programs and projects. Ensures that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Reviews deliverables from staff such as field reports, calculations, analyses, etc.
• Mentors junior staff relative to technical skills, consulting best practices, etc. to support their growth and professional development.
• Executes geotechnical project assignments, including leading engineering analysis, geotechnical report preparation, and development of geotechnical recommendations.
• Coordinates amongst other KEG disciplines on multi-disciplined projects.
• Give excellent client care, ensuring that client commitments are met while delivering excellent communication throughout

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Illinois and Missouri Professional Engineering (PE) licenses are required, the ability to secure PE licensure in other states
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design
• Highly proficient with geotechnical engineering principles and practices, including field investigation means and methods, geotechnical engineering techniques, and preparation of technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and from job sites as needed is required

 Salary Range

• $140,000 – $185,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside

This position will be the Team Lead for our Traffic Engineering Service line, and will report directly to the Vice President of Preliminary Engineering and Studies. They will directly oversee and guide a team of traffic engineers and planners. Ideal candidates will have at least 15 years of experience in traffic and transportation engineering, design, planning, and studies in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and/or Minnesota. Experience in Ohio and/or Kentucky are a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required
• PE certification required
• PTOE, RSP, or other relevant certifications are preferred
• Possess a minimum 15 years of experience in traffic engineering and multi-modal analysis
• Familiarity with common industry software applications, such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, AutoTurn, HCS 2010, Synchro Studios, Miovision Scout, Jamar Traffic Counter, and Nu-Metrics HI-STAR
• Highly experienced with roadway planning, design, and construction management; including traffic control, operational and safety analysis, and related communication systems
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience with developing scopes, budgets, and schedules for infrastructure and transportation improvements
• Experience in team management is preferred
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor traffic team members and provide ongoing continuing education and support
• Fully manage and guide contractual responsibilities for the Traffic Team
• Work among a multidisciplinary team in project management and oversight
• Develop scope, schedules, and budgets for traffic-related projects
• Attend industry and organizational events and assist in business development efforts for your discipline
• Manage and lead the preparation of technical reports for state, federal, and local agencies
• Perform QA/QC over all technical deliverables
• Oversee traffic analyses to support infrastructure improvement projects, including but not limited to traffic impact studies and reports, intersection design, corridor modeling, traffic counts, traffic design (signals, signing/marking, ITS, and lighting), travel demand modeling, traffic management plans, PS&E packages, etc.
• Provide preliminary and ongoing support for transportation planning and engineering efforts and corridor studies
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies and DOTs to ensure proper documentation and reporting

 Salary Range

• $140,000 – $185,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside

We are searching for an experienced Project Manager to lead our Land Development Team. Ideal candidates will have at least 8-10 years of experience in land development engineering and design. This position can be located in any of KEG’s offices, which include Belleville, Peoria, and Geneva, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; and St. Paul, Minnesota or remotely in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin. This role would report directly to KEG’s Vice President of Engineering.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of Land Development design experience, with increasing responsibility to Project Management in the more recent years.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, EPA, and municipal design policies and code requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and from job sites as needed if required.
• Proven management skills to plan, direct, and monitor projects and coordinate with other internal and/or external team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate technical work on portions of major projects or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, and fees.
• Prepare design plans, grading, calculations, specifications, utility coordination, cost estimates, and permitting for residential, institutional, and commercial projects in various jurisdictions.
• Research of code requirements and design procedures manuals.
• Evaluate drainage condition associated with land development activity and prepare water quality, detention/retention basin, and storm sewer system design and reports. Familiarity with Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk Civil 3D a plus.
• Verify design computations, construction plans, and specifications for conformance with local codes, design manuals, and project design requirements.
• Operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and various other software applications.
• Coordinate with and provide Quality Control for other engineers, technicians, and administrative staff during preliminary and final plan preparation for conformance to design standards and code requirements.
• Attend and participate in various client, agency, and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist in preparing current status information for both internal reporting and client updates.
• Assist business development and operations team with proposals and client development.
• Perform all work in a safe manner and with equitable treatment towards all.
• Provide support to a diverse team of professionals in multiple offices throughout the Midwest.

 Salary Range

• $140,000 – $185,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside

This position would be ideal for a Project Engineer looking to grow their skillset to become a Project Manager. Qualified candidates should be a Professional Engineer with approximately 5-10 years of highway and roadway design experience. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of Department of Transportation design policies and local municipality code requirements; effective management skills for which to plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects; and the ability to coordinate with other internal and/or external team members.

The successful candidate will plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate technical work on portions of major projects or in a total project of moderate scope. S/He will provide assistance to Team Leads in preparing current status information for internal reporting and for keeping clients informed on progress. The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, PE license, the ability to secure PE licensure in other states, and 5+ years of progressively challenging design experience.

Responsibilities May Include

• Prepare project scope, schedule, and fee for review by Team Lead.

• Prepare design plans for projects s/he leads and/or the tasks assigned to him/her.

• Prepare and process construction plans for approval.

• Prepare supporting calculations, construction specifications, and permitting for residential and commercial projects in various jurisdictions.

• Complete design calculations.

• Research code requirements and design procedures manuals.

• Verify design computations and plan detailing for conformance with codes, manuals, and design considerations.

• Operate Microstation V8i, GeoPak, and various other software applications.

• Visit project sites to review conditions as appropriate.

• Coordinate with other engineers, technicians, and administrative assistants during preliminary and final plan preparation for conformance to standards and code requirements.

• Prepare draft correspondence, technical specifications, and reports.

• Attend and participate in various client meetings with various local, transportation, and regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

• Have good oral and written communication skills in order to lead and/or moderate meetings with interested parties and stakeholders.

• Communicate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to project.

• Coordinate final design computations with review agencies.

• Coordinate utility disposition on projects with involved public and private utility companies.

• Prepare draft cost estimates, periodic reports covering construction activities, pay estimates, and data necessary to document acceptability of materials and quantities for final payment.

• Assist business development and operations team with proposals and client development.

• Perform all work in a safe manner and with equitable treatment towards all.

 Salary Range

• $85,000 – $100,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in land surveying and possess their Professional Land Surveyor License. This position will be located out of our St. Paul, Minnesota office, with remote work and travel to and from project sites as needed.

Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensed in Minnesota (or ability to obtain within 1 month of employment)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional land surveying experience
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment, as well as associated technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel between project sites as needed, with work from home and flexibility outside of project work

Responsibilities

• Assist Survey Manager with project assignments, tasks, and reporting
• Take a lead role on day-to-day projects as needed
• Provide excellent client service
• Perform public record searches, land title review, signing and sealing surveys, and preparation of legal descriptions for a wide range of projects
• Stake transportation and development construction projects and identify right of way, including interpreting construction plans and entering the design elements into field survey controller software
• Perform topographic surveys
• Develop scope and fees for client proposals
• Day and overnight travel to and from job sites, as needed

Civil Engineer I or Engineering Technician will join our Transportation Team and report directly to the Vice President of Transportation. Qualified candidates will have a solid technical background, a strong sense of project ownership/responsibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

This position may include performing and/or leading field investigations; engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; design and development of plans and specifications; report writing; researching and resolving design and construction problems; and assigning, reviewing, and evaluating laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.

We currently have opportunities in all KEG offices for Staff Civil Engineers (Civil Engineer I positions). Qualified candidates will be majoring in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management with emphasis on Transportation, Water Resources/Hydraulics, Land Surveying, or Site Development.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate or future graduate of an ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (or Engineering with Civil Emphasis) program

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Previous office experience or field application of engineering concepts (farming, excavation, construction, etc.) preferred

• Experience using Microstation or AutoCAD Civil 3D

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture is a must (be a nice person)

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities May Include

• Work in collaboration with KEG Project Managers, senior-level team members, and engineering interns

• Assist in the preparation of designs, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various projects

• Assist with cost estimating and performing quantity take offs

• Draft technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables

• Assist with studies and alternative analysis

• Perform CAD and Civil3D drafting

• Assessing and implementing regulatory and permitting requirements for a variety of jurisdictions

• Perform field activities, including site investigations and land surveying, data collection, analysis, and documentation

• Participate in client meetings, proposal research, and writing assignments

 Salary Range

• $63,000 – $70,000
• Dependent on level of experience and cost of living adjustments for where candidates reside