Civil Design Engineer

Jobot; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401k with 3% Match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm located in Norridge is hiring a Civil Design Engineer to support public and private infrastructure projects. In this in-office role, you will engage in preparing and reviewing designs and plans across land development and transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license or progress towards it, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team culture focused on impactful project delivery with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Civil Design Engineering experience required.
• PE license or active progress toward PE licensure is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review civil engineering designs for projects.
• Develop layouts, grading, drainage, utility plans, and design elements.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs meet project timelines.
• Apply standards to ensure design compliance.
• Support design updates based on various considerations.
• Collaborate with junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Design Engineering experience

PE license or progress toward PE licensure

Experience in land development and/or transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title & Location

Civil Design Engineer – Rosemont, IL (100% In-office)

Compensation

Base salary $95k–$130k per year + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + 401k with 3% Match

Must Have

• 5+ years of Civil Design Engineering experience
• PE license or active progress toward PE licensure
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred

• Experience in land development and/or transportation

Why Join Us

High‑impact civil design role supporting active public and private infrastructure projects from concept through delivery. Hands‑on technical work across site design, land development, and transportation‑focused initiatives. Growing consulting environment with steady project demand and long‑term investment in engineering talent. Strong mentorship, PE support, and opportunities to deepen design expertise while growing into leadership. Collaborative, in‑office team culture where engineers have real ownership, visible impact, and room to grow.

Job Details

Our client is seeking a technically strong and detail‑oriented Civil Design Engineer to support planning, design, and execution of public and private infrastructure projects. This role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality civil design solutions across land development and transportation‑related work, partnering closely with project managers, senior engineers, and construction teams.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review civil engineering designs, plans, and calculations for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Develop site layouts, grading, drainage, utility plans, and roadway‑related design elements using industry‑standard tools.
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and other engineers to ensure designs meet project requirements and timelines.
• Apply local, state, and agency standards (including transportation‑related requirements where applicable) to ensure compliant designs.
• Support design updates based on agency comments, field conditions, and constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with junior engineers and contribute to a team‑oriented design environment.
• Support continuous improvement of design workflows, documentation standards, and technical best practices.