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Drainage Project Engineer

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drainage Project Engineer position at Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc?

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Drainage Project Engineer to join the team in Chicago, IL or Aurora, IL office. This is not a remote position. 


We are a fast-growing firm with 500 employees across 25 offices in 10 states serving clients through our four primary business groups: 

  • Aviation
  • Surface Transportation
  • Water Resources
  • Building & Site Services 


As a Drainage Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the Northern, IL team while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of engineering and consulting. 

 

Here is what you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years' experience in with emphasis in hydraulic modeling. 
  • Stormwater design experience 
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to secure Illinois PE within 6 months of hire.
  • Proficient knowledge in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills 
  • Strong attention to details and thoroughness in completing tasks
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and multiple concurrent tasks. 
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions 
  • Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork 


Ideally, you will also have:

  • Northern Illinois stormwater experience 
  • ENV SP; CPESC; CFM; or ability to acquire.
  • FEMA permitting and INDR-OWR experience. 
  • Computer skills: Bentley Open Roads or Autodesk Civil 3D software, HY-8, XP-SWMM, SRH-2D


Physical Requirements: 

  • Physical demands vary depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. 
  • Office tasks: physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer


Elevating infrastructure, together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.   


Benefits at CMT

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development.  To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals

The expected compensation range for this position is $87,000 - $127,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY
 Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
 Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at 
kallen@cmtengr.com to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS
 CMT does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. Staffing and recruiting agencies, and individuals being represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. CMT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

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