Senior Site Civil Engineer: Power & Utilities Infrastructure

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

ESOP

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to lead civil/site development and power infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, substations, and transmission corridors.

The role collaborates with municipalities, regulators, and utilities to deliver compliant, innovative solutions. You will oversee design through construction, manage scopes and budgets, mentor junior staff, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with at least 10 years of relevant experience in site civil engineering.
• Experience with site development and/or utility infrastructure projects, including exposure to renewable energy (wind, solar) or transmission projects preferred.
• Familiarity with permitting processes for both traditional development and energy/utility projects.
• Proven project and/or task management experience.
• Strong knowledge of site civil engineering principles, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage civil engineering projects from concept through construction, including renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers to ensure compliance with zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations.
• Perform site evaluations, due diligence, and feasibility assessments for land development and energy infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, and transmission sites.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, drainage reports, and permit submittals.
• Develop grading, drainage, access roads, and utility layouts for large-scale developments and power generation facilities.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope, schedules, and budgets for site and utility development projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Deliver designs that meet safety standards, environmental requirements, and client expectations.
• Perform quality control reviews for contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with surveyors, environmental scientists, structural engineers, and electrical engineers to support integrated delivery of power and site projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Site civil engineering

Regulatory compliance

Coordination with municipalities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to lead civil/site development and power infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, substations, and transmission corridors.

The role collaborates with municipalities, regulators, and utilities to deliver compliant, innovative solutions. You will oversee design through construction, manage scopes and budgets, mentor junior staff, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met while coordinating with