Civil Engineer- Entry Level

Valdes Engineering Co; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Engineering Co in Lombard, IL is seeking a Civil Engineer (entry to early-career) to assist with designs, reports, and drawings under supervision. You will learn codes, participate in site visits, and support permitting and coordination with internal teams.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 0–3 years experience, EIT preferred, and eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship. This position offers hands-on training and opportunities to advance toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of civil/structural engineering experience is acceptable for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; EIT preferred.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing civil designs, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Support site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
• Learn design codes and follow established criteria.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Perform basic hydrology and stormwater calculations.

Skills

Site layout

Grading

Drainage design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred / on track to PE

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

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
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher Civil Engineering
• Experience: 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