Civil Engineer | Land/Site Development

Stillpoint Talent Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC, partnered with Stillpoint Talent Group, seeks a Civil Engineer specialized in land development to lead site civil design across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, IL. You will guide feasibility, permitting, and construction documentation with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes zoning coordination, regulatory compliance, and mentorship, leveraging PE licensure where available. Hybrid work options may apply based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Preferred licensure: Professional Engineer (PE); EIT candidates considered.
• Experience in land development/site civil design within an engineering/AEC environment is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development is preferred.
• Experience with stormwater/hydrologic/hydraulic modeling platforms (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, ICPR or similar).
• Knowledge of land development standards, municipal regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience preparing civil calculations, grading plans, drainage plans, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Design land development and site civil projects for residential, commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and institutional developments.
• Perform site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and construction document preparation.
• Develop site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, and detailed civil drawings.
• Design water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, detention/retention facilities, and site infrastructure.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and related design analyses.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, plans, specs, cost estimates, permitting packages, and construction documents.
• Support feasibility studies, due diligence, preliminary engineering, permit coordination, bidding, and construction administration.
• Coordinate with developers, municipalities, utility authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support zoning, entitlement, site plan approvals, permitting, and regulatory coordination.
• Provide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship as appropriate.

Skills

Site development design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Project coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

ICPR

Job description

Civil Engineer | Land/Site Development | Chicago, IL

About the Opportunity

Stillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning civil engineering consulting firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with developers, owners, architects, municipalities, and private sector clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex land development projects successfully.

With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.

The firm is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in land development and site civil engineering to support residential, commercial, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and institutional development projects. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise, experience, and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and support land development and site civil engineering projects including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, industrial facilities, multifamily communities, mixed-use developments, and institutional properties
• Perform site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and preparation of construction documents
• Develop site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control plans, and detailed civil construction drawings
• Design water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm drainage, detention/retention facilities, and related site infrastructure
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, stormwater analysis, earthwork calculations, and utility design calculations
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting packages, and construction documents
• Support projects through feasibility studies, due diligence, conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration
• Coordinate with developers, architects, municipalities, utility authorities, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Support zoning, entitlement, site plan approvals, permitting, and regulatory coordination
• Provide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• Current land development or site civil engineering design experience within a consulting engineering or AEC environment preferred
• Experience with site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and civil construction documentation
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred; EIT candidates actively progressing toward PE licensure will also be considered
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and site civil design preferred
• Experience with applicable stormwater and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling platforms such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, ICPR, or similar engineering software preferred
• Working knowledge of land development design standards, municipal development regulations, stormwater requirements, utility design criteria, and permitting processes
• Experience preparing civil engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage plans, utility plans, specifications, permitting packages, and construction documents

What the Opportunity Offers

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, licensure, and level of project responsibility plus performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
• Hybrid and/or onsite work opportunities based on position and project responsibilities
• Meaningful involvement in significant residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projects
• Increasing project ownership and client responsibility as your career develops
• Support for PE licensure, continuing education, technical training, and professional development
• Clear pathways into project management, technical leadership, client leadership, and firm leadership

Why Partner with Stillpoint AEC

• Access to opportunities with established and growing AEC consulting firms
• Opportunities aligned with your technical background, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals
• Market insight into compensation, firm culture, leadership, advancement opportunities, and hiring activity
• Confidential representation and direct communication throughout the hiring process
• Personalized candidate representation and career advocacy rather than one-position recruiting
• Relationships across multiple engineering disciplines, consulting firms, and markets