Associate Civil Engineer — Sustainable Infrastructure

Buro Happold

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working & summer hours
401(k) with company match
Discretionary annual bonus
PTO 4 weeks + 10 holidays
Professional license reimbursement
Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Buro Happold in Chicago seeks an Associate Civil Engineer to lead design of resilient, sustainable infrastructure within our North American Civil Infrastructure Team.

You will manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with geotechnical, transportation, environmental teams, and translate client needs into robust engineering solutions.

This role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, discretionary bonus, generous PTO, and global learning opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • 8+ years of civil engineering experience.
  • PE license required.
  • Proficient in Civil3D, GIS, and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, utility design, grading, earthwork.
  • Experience in supporting project delivery with scopes, schedules, budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of resilient and sustainable civil engineering solutions.
  • Manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion.
  • Lead client interactions and translate needs into engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to quality assurance across projects.
  • Collaborate with geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and sustainability teams.

Skills

Project management
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
PE license

Tools

Civil3D
GIS
AutoCAD

Job description

Buro Happold in Chicago seeks an Associate Civil Engineer to lead design of resilient, sustainable infrastructure within our North American Civil Infrastructure Team.

You will manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with geotechnical, transportation, environmental teams, and translate client needs into robust engineering solutions.

This role offers hybrid work, competitive benefits, discretionary bonus, generous PTO, and global learning opportunities.

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