Civil Designer

Kadengineeringgroup; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Company vehicle provided

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

KAD Engineering is seeking a Transportation Civil Designer to support planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects in Chicagoland and surrounding regions. You will collaborate with Project Managers and senior engineers to produce design plans, technical documents, and deliverables that meet agency standards.

Applicants should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 0–4 years of experience, and familiarity with IDOT or local DOTs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 0–4 years of relevant transportation or civil design experience.
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, County DOTs or local municipalities preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering design drawings for roadway and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Develop plan sheets, profiles, cross-sections, and construction details using industry-standard design software.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.
• Ensure design work complies with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, County DOTs and local standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Location: Chicagoland and surrounding regions

Role Overview

The Transportation Civil Designer supports the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and senior engineering staff to prepare design plans, technical documents, and project deliverables in accordance with agency standards. The Civil Designer plays a key role in transforming concepts into constructible designs while supporting KAD Engineering’s commitment to quality, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Main Duties

Transportation Design & Drafting :

• Prepare civil engineering design drawings for roadway and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Develop plan sheets, profiles, cross-sections, and construction details using industry-standard design software.
• Assist with preliminary and final design phases for transportation projects.

Engineering Analysis & Documentation:

• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.
• Support preparation of construction specifications and design reports.
• Assist with preliminary engineering tasks such as traffic studies, geometric evaluations, and intersection design studies.

Coordination & Project Support:

• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and internal disciplines to support multi-faceted transportation projects.
• Assist with agency coordination and responses to review comments.
• Support client interactions as needed under the direction of senior staff.

Standards & Compliance:

• Ensure design work complies with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, County DOT, and municipal standards.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and follow established QA/QC procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0–4 years of relevant transportation or civil design experience.
• Experience supporting projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, County DOTs, or local municipalities preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and personal time)
• Overtime pay (OT)
• Health insurance
• Company vehicle provided
• Salary commensurate with experience

Why Work With Us

KAD Engineering is a growing civil engineering firm committed to excellence, collaboration, and professional development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, gain exposure to operations and proposal development, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued growth.