Civil Engineer

PTS Advance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Opportunity to step into leadership roles

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead technical design and mentoring within a collaborative environment focusing on critical municipal water and sewer infrastructure projects. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves project leadership, client relationship management, and contributing to high-impact capital programs, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and practices.

Qualifications

• 7 years of civil engineering experience with a bachelor's degree.
• 6 years of experience with a master's degree.
• EPC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design from conceptual development through final design.
• Prepare civil specifications and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support project planning including scope, schedule, staffing, and budget.
• Support project planning including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, and construction planning.
• Manage and evaluate change orders.
• Apply knowledge of civil codes, standards, and best practices.
• Develop non-standard design solutions for complex challenges.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, specs, and construction documents.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Collaboration and problem-solving skills

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

FE exam completed

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Office-based with project site visits)

Duration: February 9, 2026 – February 6, 2027

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Water (WTR) Practice

Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Drug Screening & Background Check: Required

Driving Required: Yes (MVR required)

About the Role

Our growing Water (WTR) practice is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support complex, fast-paced infrastructure projects in northeastern Illinois. These projects, while smaller in size, are technically demanding and play a critical role in enabling major sewer rehabilitation programs for the City.

This role offers the opportunity to take on technical leadership, contribute to high-impact capital programs, and mentor engineers within a respected, collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil design from conceptual development through final design
• Prepare civil specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support project planning including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, and construction planning
• Manage and evaluate change orders
• Apply expert knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and best practices
• Develop non-standard design solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Perform QA/QC reviews of production drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Support construction administration, including field inspections and resolving installation issues
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry audiences
• Build and maintain strong client and contractor relationships
• Participate in business development, sales, and proposal efforts
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and performance reporting
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to practice leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, QA/QC standards, and company procedures

Required Qualifications

One of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) + 7 years of civil engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Engineering Technology (ABET accredited) + FE exam completed + 7 years of experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering + 6 years of experience

Additional Requirements

• EPC project experience (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to review detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Excellent organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Why Join Us?

• Work on critical water and sewer infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to step into leadership and mentoring roles
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Exposure to high-profile municipal capital programs