Civil Engineer

Jobtailor; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a junior Civil Engineer in Lombard, IL to assist in design, analysis, and regulatory tasks. You will work with senior engineers on site layout, grading, drainage, and utility systems, using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.

Field visits and coordination with Architecture, Structural, and MEP teams are expected. The role emphasizes learning design codes, preparing drawings, and participating in permitting and zoning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• EIT certification preferred and on track for PE license.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of civil engineering designs, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Support senior engineers in site layout, grading, drainage, utility systems, and roadway designs.
• Learn design codes and follow established design criteria.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Perform calculations for stormwater management, hydrology, and basic structural elements.
• Assist with permitting processes, zoning research, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Utilize CAD and modeling software to produce plans and technical documents.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to project coordination and scheduling.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Layout

Grading Design

Drainage Design

Hydrology Calculations

Permitting

Zoning Research

Construction Observations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Modeling Software

Job description

• Assist in the preparation of civil engineering designs, reports, drawings, and specifications
• Support senior engineers in the development of site layout, grading, drainage, utility systems, and roadway designs
• Learn design codes and follow established design criteria
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed
• Perform calculations for stormwater management, hydrology, and basic structural elements
• Assist with permitting processes, zoning research, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Utilize CAD and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar) to produce plans and technical documents
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., architecture, structural, and MEP engineers) to ensure project objectives are met
• Attend project meetings and contribute to project coordination and scheduling

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher Civil Engineering
• 0-3 Years of experience working as a civil or structural engineer
• Attained EIT preferred and on track to obtaining a Professional License (PE) preferred
• Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship
• Eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in civil engineering design, including site layout, grading, drainage, and utility systems. Capable of utilizing CAD software for technical documentation and ensuring compliance with design codes and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Design
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Stormwater Management Calculations
• EIT Certification
• Regulatory Compliance Documentation

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Site Layout Design
• Grading Design
• Drainage Design
• Utility Systems Design
• Hydrology Calculations
• Basic Structural Elements Calculations
• Permitting Processes
• Zoning Research
• Construction Observations

Soft Skills

• Team Coordination
• Project Communication
• Field Investigation Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification
• Professional License (PE) - On Track

Industry Keywords

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Design Codes
• Regulatory Compliance
• Site Visits

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• Modeling Software