Civil Engineer - Industrial Land Development (Mid-Level)

LeoForce; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Civil Engineer (Land Development) in Illinois to lead industrial land development efforts from due diligence through construction completion. You will prepare and review site development plans, drainage, and utility layouts, ensuring compliance with regulations and budgets.

With 4–10+ years of experience, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage outside consultants while maintaining schedules across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4–10+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, or site development.
• Experience designing commercial, industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or large-scale site development projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, roadway design, and permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering efforts for industrial land development projects from due diligence through construction completion.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate site development plans, grading plans, utility layouts, drainage systems, erosion control plans, and stormwater management designs.
• Perform site feasibility evaluations, including zoning analysis, utility availability, environmental constraints, and entitlement support.
• Coordinate with internal development, construction, architecture, and project management teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage outside engineering consultants and review engineering deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers.
• Support site selection activities through technical evaluations and engineering due diligence.
• Review geotechnical reports, environmental studies, and survey information to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Assist with value engineering initiatives to improve constructability and project efficiency.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, evaluating field conditions, and assisting with project closeout.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, engineering standards, and permitting requirements.
• Maintain project schedules while balancing multiple active developments.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulic modelling

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Civil Engineer (Land Development) in Illinois to lead industrial land development efforts from due diligence through construction completion. You will prepare and review site development plans, drainage, and utility layouts, ensuring compliance with regulations and budgets.

With 4–10+ years of experience, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage outside consultants while maintaining schedules across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.