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Civil Project Engineer

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Lombard, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 23, 2025
$80k - $110k
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Job Description

The role involves designing and managing land development projects, including site layout, utility, roadway, and grading design, as well as providing permitting, cost estimation, and construction support, primarily within civil engineering for various types of developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare engineer's opinion of probable cost and design calculations
  • Develop conceptual site layouts, utility, roadway, and site grading designs
  • Create permit applications and assist with regulatory compliance
  • Conduct feasibility studies, master planning, and design of water, sewer, paving, and detention facilities
  • Assist in preparing proposals, project specifications, and final construction drawings
  • Mentor and delegate tasks to Staff Engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and billing activities
  • Participate in business development and represent the firm at client and municipal meetings

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in land development or related engineering fields.
  • Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Strong understanding of local governmental public and private development codes.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prepare engineer’s opinion of probable cost, design calculations, permit applications, feasibility studies, master planning, and engineering design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving, and detention facilities.
  • Experience in preparing proposals for engineering services, reviewing and preparing project specifications, and assisting in the production of final construction drawings.
  • Ability to mentor and assist with training Staff Engineers and delegate specific project components.
  • Experience in working closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
  • Ability to manage project schedules and ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Experience participating in business development activities and representing the firm at client and municipal meetings and hearings.
  • Ability to prepare and monitor project budgets, billing, and assist with Accounts Receivable.
  • Physical ability to sit, talk, hear frequently; stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally; lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; and work outside in weather conditions occasionally.
  • Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation range: $80,000 - $109,600 USD
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel vouchers
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
401K match up to 4%
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to $25,000
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals up to $5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical insurance (BCBS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
MetLife Supplemental Benefits (accident, hospitalization, critical illness)
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial services

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