Civil Engineer

-Attractive Salary & Benefits
-Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
-A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities

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The Job
Position Profile

This position will primarily be responsible for the design of municipal infrastructure systems from concept to permitting, plan and specification production, construction contract administration, and stakeholder coordination. Interaction with private and governmental clients both in a private and public setting are expected.

This role is envisioned to be the responsible charge (lead) project engineer on municipal infrastructure projects for a growing division in our regional office and has upward mobility pathways to Senior Engineer and Project Manager opportunities.

Day in the Life of an Engineer

Your role will include the design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Specific skills will consist of designing water distribution and wastewater collection systems; performing calculations to size those systems; and designing pump stations for both potable water, wastewater and stormwater applications. These will include hydraulic calculations and modeling, pump sizing and station layout. In your role you will collaborate with Senior Technical staff and prepare calculations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction costs.

Heres a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

Design of:
Water distribution systems
Wastewater collection systems
Stormwater collection systems
Regional stormwater detention / retention facilities
Record Drawings
Other municipal infrastructure systems
Plans and specification production
Permitting
Stakeholder Coordination (Utilities, Contractors, Property Owners, etc.)
Preparation of technical reports
Preparation of administrative project deliverables
Other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate
What Were Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills:

Specific design experience in pressurized water distribution and/or gravity sewer wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems.
A resume reflecting municipal roadway geometric design experience will distinguish the candidate from peers.
Familiarity with Cook County DOTH and MWRD permitting and design criteria.
Familiarity with IDOT Standard Specs and contract quantities.
Proficiency with the following software programs is desirable: Excel, Autodesk and/or Bentley CAD/Design Platforms, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, XPSWMM and ArcGIS.

Education/Experience:

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
Strong, demonstrated technical skills in water/wastewater/stormwater systems design is required.
Advanced degrees, roadway design, and project administration experience is desirable.
Minimum of 3 years of experience is required; 5-10 years preferred.
Illinois F.E. licensure is required; Illinois P.E. licensure, or ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.

Other:

Candidate must be located in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Hybrid / Remote work opportunity is available.
Must possess a valid IL drivers license.
A pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.
Illinois F.E. licensure is required; Illinois P.E. licensure, or ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.