Civil / Municipal Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of civil engineering design experience is preferred, not required.
- An Illinois Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is preferred.
- Experience designing roadways, storm sewers, sanitary collection sewers, and water distribution systems is desired.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Following an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.
- Prepare detailed technical engineering reports.
- Prepare or modify plans, specifications, construction schedules, permits, and cost and quantity estimates for public works projects.
- Work with Construction Observers and Resident Technicians during all facets of construction.
- Assist the Project Manager in completing projects within budget and on schedule.
- Maintain client contact, including attending board or council meetings.
- A minimum of 10 years of civil engineering design experience.
- An Illinois Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within one year.
- Experience designing roadways, storm sewers, sanitary collection sewers, and water distribution systems.
About the company
Kleinfelder provides engineering, science, and construction services across transportation, water, energy, and private infrastructure. It delivers consulting, project management, and construction on a project-by-project basis, mainly serving North American and Australian markets. The company combines technical engineering with environmental management, geographic information systems (GIS), and pipeline safety expertise to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient delivery. Unlike firms that focus on a single discipline, Kleinfelder offers integrated end-to-end solutions by bringing together engineering, science, and construction to serve government agencies, private sector clients, and industrial entities. Its goal is to build and maintain infrastructure that is safe, sustainable, and beneficial to communities, guided by environmental stewardship and rigorous safety and compliance practices.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1961
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What believers are saying
- August 27, 2026 NAVFAC Pacific adds seven-year federal work through August 2033.
- April 30, 2026 PFAS lab targets utilities facing imminent drinking-water compliance deadlines.
- August 1, 2026 Murray Hill strengthens New Jersey density near infrastructure clients and talent.
What critics are saying
- Project-based revenue creates utilization shocks when Caltrans, NAVFAC, or utility awards slip.
- August 2026 Princeton closure shows management is trimming weaker markets, not just expanding.
- Large firms like WSP and AECOM can squeeze margins; sustained bid losses threaten scale.
What makes Kleinfelder unique
- Kleinfelder bundles engineering, environmental, construction, and materials testing under one delivery team.
- April 30, 2026 PFAS lab and mobile pilots tie testing directly to design.
- August 27, 2026 NAVFAC Pacific win proves federal cultural-resources depth across Hawaii and Guam.
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4%Kleinfelder, a San Diego-based engineering and environmental services firm, has hired Jason C. Williams as national aviation leader. He will guide the growth and strategy of its aviation business. Williams has over 30 years of experience across the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), large airports, and military installations. He most recently served as director of operations at IEA Inc., where he led a 135-person team. Earlier, he was lead community planner at the FAA's Louisiana and New Mexico Airports District Office, managing grants worth over $300 million annually. At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, he worked on a $10 billion, 10-year capital improvement plan and helped secure a $180 million letter of intent for airfield infrastructure. Kleinfelder employs over 3,300 people at more than 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Kleinfelder secures significant NAVFAC Pacific contract win. August 27, 2026 Kleinfelder has been selected as one of five firms supporting a cultural resources contract with the U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific. The multiple-award contract has a combined capacity of $70 million and provides Kleinfelder the opportunity to compete for cultural resource technical services throughout the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility. The contract includes a one-year base period and six option years, with work expected to continue through August 2033. Kleinfelder was selected through a competitive procurement process that received eight offers. "We're excited to continue supporting NAVFAC Pacific for the next seven years," said Cacilie Craft, MA, RPA, Kleinfelder Pacific Program Manager. "This work gives us an opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in the region while also providing work and training opportunities for our wonderful team of regional professionals." Supporting cultural resources across the Pacific. Work under the contract is expected to take place primarily in Hawai[[ʻ]]i, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, with additional work possible throughout NAVFAC Pacific's area of responsibility. The RFP identifies Hawai[[ʻ]]i as accounting for approximately 81% of anticipated work, followed by Guam at 18%, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands at 1%. The contract covers a broad range of cultural resource services, including archaeological surveys, monitoring and data recovery, architectural history and historic preservation studies, archival research, GIS, cultural and historical interpretation, as well as other specialized technical services. Future assignments will be awarded through competitive-bid task orders. The overall contract award gives Kleinfelder the opportunity to support a wide range of NAVFAC Pacific projects over the next several years through applying its team's cultural resources services across the Pacific region.
Kleinfelder expands New Jersey presence with new Murray Hill office. August 2, 2026 Kleinfelder expands New Jersey presence with new Murray Hill office and strategic consolidation of existing operations. NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ (August 3, 2026) - The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. ("Kleinfelder"), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Murray Hill office in New Providence, New Jersey, and the consolidation of its existing Princeton office operations into its Hamilton and Murray Hill locations. These changes further strengthen the firm's ability to serve public and private infrastructure clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and the broader region. The new Murray Hill office, located at 430 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974, officially opened on August 1, 2026. The office will serve as a strategic hub for clients and projects throughout Northern New Jersey and the lower New York metropolitan area. As part of this transition, the Princeton office will close, with employees relocating to either the recently remodeled Hamilton office or the new Murray Hill location. The consolidation and expansion align with Kleinfelder's growth strategy of strengthening cross-functional collaboration and providing clients with access to a broader range of integrated engineering, environmental, and infrastructure services. "These investments position us to better serve our clients while creating opportunities for greater collaboration across our teams," said Bill Rinker, Area Manager. "With the combination of our Hamilton and Murray Hill offices, we are enhancing our presence in key markets and improving our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to public and private infrastructure owners." The Hamilton office will continue to serve the suburban Trenton and greater Philadelphia region, bringing together talent and expertise in water resources, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental sciences. Meanwhile, the Murray Hill office expands Kleinfelder's footprint in Northern New Jersey and the lower New York market, providing greater proximity to clients and project opportunities in the region. The Murray Hill office will offer a full range of services, including: * Water, wastewater, and water resources engineering * Civil engineering * Environmental engineering and environmental sciences * Permitting and environmental compliance * Resiliency planning and implementation * Infrastructure advisory and asset management services Kleinfelder's teams support a diverse range of public and private infrastructure owners and specialize in projects such as: * Linear and facility-based capital improvement programs * Water infrastructure planning and design * Asset management and advisory services * Site assessment and remediation * Environmental permitting and compliance The new office and strategic consolidation support Kleinfelder's long-term objectives of expanding service offerings, strengthening market presence, attracting top talent, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across the region. Kleinfelder. Bright people. Right solutions. Founded in 1961, Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm. Kleinfelder is proud to have been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Engineers. Kleinfelder employs over 3,300 professionals and operates from over 100 office locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Poised for growth, Kleinfelder continues to provide high-quality solutions for its diverse client base. Visit Kleinfelder.com and follow Kleinfelder on LinkedIn/Kleinfelder.
Kleinfelder launches ohio-based PFAS lab with nationwide mobile testing capabilities. April 30, 2026 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 30, 2026) - Kleinfelder, Inc. (Kleinfelder) has expanded its water treatment and laboratory services with the launch of two new PFAS testing capabilities: a dedicated laboratory and mobile pilot units designed, owned, and deployed by Kleinfelder's technical professionals. The PFAS laboratory, based in Kleinfelder's McClure, Ohio, location, serves clients nationwide and accepts samples from across the United States. The mobile pilot units can be deployed throughout North America, as client requirements dictate. As compliance deadlines to meet drinking water standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, quickly approach, utilities and site owners face pressure to act, often with insufficient performance data available to guide decisions. Kleinfelder's new laboratory and mobile pilot units give utilities and site owners the ability to evaluate treatment options under realistic conditions and choose the most effective approach to meet regulations and evolving groundwater remediation objectives. Designed to help close the gap between regulatory requirements and available site data, these two new tools combine Kleinfelder's technical experience with real-world testing to support confident, data-backed decisions to inform full-scale investments. "PFAS treatment isn't one-size-fits-all," said Rebecca Katzke, PE, Kleinfelder's National Water Market Manager. "Our expanded PFAS testing capabilities provide practical answers by showing how different media perform in a client's water, how systems operate over time, and how utilities can plan for long-term compliance with confidence." Comprehensive services from evaluation to implementation. The treatability laboratory includes both Rapid Small-Scale Column Testing (RSSCTs) and batch isotherm bench-scale testing, allowing side-by-side evaluation of granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange, and alternative media under conditions that replicate full-scale operation. The automated, containerized mobile pilot units feature similar treatment systems to the fixed lab. Pilot systems can be configured for pressurized or gravity-flow applications and support both groundwater and surface water treatment. Integrated backwashing capabilities provide insight into pressure buildup, fouling, and backwashing needs. The mobility of these units allows testing to occur directly at client sites, producing a greater volume of high-quality, site-specific performance data. For each option, Kleinfelder's comprehensive approach delivers: * Performance data tied directly to operating conditions * Evaluation of multiple treatment media types and suppliers * Scalable results that support full-scale design and cost forecasting Either option helps clients conduct appropriate evaluations to reduce uncertainty, shorten decision timelines, and may help avoid costly redesigns later in the project lifecycle. A practical path forward for compliance. These two new testing capabilities strengthen client access to Kleinfelder's broader PFAS and emerging contaminants services, including regulatory support, treatment design, equipment procurement, and construction oversight. Clients can move seamlessly from testing and evaluation into engineered treatment systems and ongoing operational support while working with one integrated team. Kleinfelder has supported PFAS investigations, pilots, and treatment projects nationwide, as regulations continue to evolve. Kleinfelder. Bright people. Right solutions. Founded in 1961, Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm. Kleinfelder is proud to have been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Engineers. Kleinfelder employs over 3,300 professionals and operates from over 100 office locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Poised for growth, Kleinfelder continues to provide high-quality solutions for its diverse client base. Visit Kleinfelder.com and follow Kleinfelder Inc. on LinkedIn/Kleinfelder.
Kleinfelder appoints David Goershel as National Federal Market Manager. April 21, 2026 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 21, 2026) - The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. ("Kleinfelder"), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced that David (Dave) Goershel has been appointed as National Federal Market Manager. In this strategic leadership role, Goershel will oversee the firm's federal growth strategy while continuing to serve as Executive Vice President and South Division Director. The appointment underscores Kleinfelder's commitment to expanding its footprint within the federal sector. As the firm looks toward the future, it has identified significant opportunities to address the increasing demand for engineering and environmental services across federal infrastructure. By leveraging the organization's extensive service capabilities and geographic locations, Kleinfelder is positioned to scale operations and secure expansive contracts with government entities. Goershel's specialized experience with large-scale program management for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies aligns directly with this mission to deliver complex, multidisciplinary solutions. "Dave has demonstrated his ability to develop strategies for sustainable growth in the federal market and to identify, win, and successfully execute projects and programs while adhering to strict federal compliance requirements," shared Kleinfelder President Ann Massey. "I am excited to see Dave take on this additional role within Kleinfelder." Goershel brings over 40 years of industry experience to the role, with more than three decades dedicated to project execution, program management, and strategic development within the federal market. His career includes executive leadership roles with multiple Department of Defense organizations, including the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Reserve Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, as well as civilian agencies such as the National Park Service, U.S. Postal Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and General Services Administration. "I am honored to take on this expanded role at such a pivotal time for our federal team," said Goershel. "Kleinfelder is exceptionally positioned to provide the technical expertise and innovative solutions required by our government partners. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive growth, scale our operations, and deliver impactful results across our diverse federal portfolio." Kleinfelder. Bright people. Right solutions. Founded in 1961, Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm. Kleinfelder is proud to have been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Engineers. Kleinfelder employs over 3,300 professionals and operates from over 100 office locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Poised for growth, Kleinfelder continues to provide high-quality solutions for its diverse client base. Visit Kleinfelder.com and follow Kleinfelder Inc. on LinkedIn/Kleinfelder.